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Morgantown, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Butler County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,729
Population
820/sq mi density
$37,037
Median Income
$20,189 per capita
$111,400
Home Value
$193,523 Zillow
$582
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
83
Violent Crime/100K
624 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$37,037 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,400 home value, $582/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Morgantown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 820/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2174°N, 86.7002°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very 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) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in |
Morgantown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").