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New Castle, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Henry County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
865
Population
2,110/sq mi density
$33,833
Median Income
$24,493 per capita
$151,500
Home Value
$214,838 Zillow
$704
Median Rent
38.1% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
40
Violent Crime/100K
874 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,833 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$151,500 home value, $704/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 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 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.1").