Oakland, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Edmonson County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
230
Population
164/sq mi density
$142,200
Home Value
$285,245 Zillow
$900
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 575 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0462°N, 86.2469°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Edmonson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0464 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.14 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.18 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very 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) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in |
Oakland has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.6").