New Castle, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Henry County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
865
Population
2,110/sq mi density
$33,833
Median Income
$24,493 per capita
$151,500
Home Value
$216,306 Zillow
$704
Median Rent
38.1% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,833 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$151,500 home value, $704/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
New Castle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 841 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4336°N, 85.1692°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in |
New Castle has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.8").