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Mortons Gap, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hopkins County County
3.1
/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
299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°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 48.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").