McKee, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Owsley County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
810
Population
336/sq mi density
$20,608
Median Income
$15,116 per capita
$110,300
Home Value
$106,673 Zillow
$281
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$20,608 median income, 7.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$110,300 home value, $281/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
McKee 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. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,054 ft (321 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 336/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4302°N, 83.9856°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Owsley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.7 in |
McKee has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.3").