Morehead, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Rowan County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,924
Population
715/sq mi density
$35,000
Median Income
$22,215 per capita
$176,300
Home Value
$189,538 Zillow
$791
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
106
Violent Crime/100K
1,407 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$176,300 home value, $791/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 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 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
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
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 | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Morehead has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.3").