Mortons Gap, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hopkins County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
746
Population
632/sq mi density
$38,750
Median Income
$20,760 per capita
$99,000
Home Value
$53,351 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $688/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mortons Gap enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 426 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 632/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2422°N, 87.4675°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hopkins County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in |
Mortons Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (2.7").