Louisa, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lawrence County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,645
Population
1,181/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$26,580 per capita
$144,900
Home Value
$150,574 Zillow
$444
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
156
Violent Crime/100K
936 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$144,900 home value, $444/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Louisa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1116°N, 82.6152°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in |
Louisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.1").