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Manchester, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Clay County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,041
Population
697/sq mi density
$30,291
Median Income
$27,275 per capita
$109,100
Home Value
$116,284 Zillow
$611
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
228
Violent Crime/100K
1,745 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$30,291 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$109,100 home value, $611/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,006 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 697/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1481°N, 83.7638°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.2 in |
Manchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.1").