Morganfield, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Union County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,208
Population
1,142/sq mi density
$63,546
Median Income
$38,149 per capita
$116,100
Home Value
$171,354 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
21.4% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
32
Violent Crime/100K
805 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,546 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,100 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
32 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Morganfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 409 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6889°N, 87.8814°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Evansville Regional (EVV) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in |
Morganfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.1").