Kuttawa, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lyon County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
594
Population
271/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$34,885 per capita
$268,900
Home Value
$219,891 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$268,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kuttawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 540 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0605°N, 88.1144°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.9 in |
Kuttawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and September the driest (3.7").