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La Center, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · McCracken County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
752
Population
1,233/sq mi density
$53,056
Median Income
$22,653 per capita
$88,600
Home Value
$119,853 Zillow
$928
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,056 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $928/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
La Center enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 368 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0749°N, 88.9751°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | McCracken County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.95 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
La Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").