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Morehead, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Rowan County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,924
Population
715/sq mi density
$35,000
Median Income
$22,215 per capita
$176,300
Home Value
$182,193 Zillow
$791
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
90
Violent Crime/100K
2,146 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$176,300 home value, $791/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Morehead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 715/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1900°N, 83.4491°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rowan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Morehead has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (3.0").