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Mount Washington, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jefferson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
18,228
Population
1,905/sq mi density
$93,852
Median Income
$39,858 per capita
$253,700
Home Value
$323,310 Zillow
$919
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
54
Violent Crime/100K
687 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$93,852 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$253,700 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Washington 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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,905/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0426°N, 85.5560°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.86 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.30 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Mount Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").