London, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Laurel County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,576
Population
598/sq mi density
$45,850
Median Income
$23,940 per capita
$155,500
Home Value
$181,751 Zillow
$783
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
184
Violent Crime/100K
2,631 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,850 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$155,500 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
London enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 598/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1100°N, 84.0817°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Laurel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
London has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.3").