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Mayking, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Letcher County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
645
Population
419/sq mi density
$29,198
Median Income
$12,146 per capita
$71,500
Home Value
$80,767 Zillow
$676
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,198 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,500 home value, $676/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Mayking experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,474 ft (449 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 419/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1363°N, 82.7746°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Letcher County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 102 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in |
Mayking has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.2").