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Leitchfield, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Grayson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,434
Population
598/sq mi density
$47,168
Median Income
$25,084 per capita
$156,700
Home Value
$168,639 Zillow
$588
Median Rent
21.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
190
Violent Crime/100K
2,569 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,168 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$156,700 home value, $588/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Leitchfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 598/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4862°N, 86.2847°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Grayson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.7 in |
Leitchfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.1").