Mount Washington, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jefferson County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
18,228
Population
1,905/sq mi density
$93,852
Median Income
$39,858 per capita
$253,700
Home Value
$326,828 Zillow
$919
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
32
Violent Crime/100K
564 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$93,852 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$253,700 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
32 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. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
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) |
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 | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 50.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 12 |
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) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 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 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.3").