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Olive Hill, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Carter County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,488
Population
748/sq mi density
$69,063
Median Income
$34,679 per capita
$111,100
Home Value
$141,408 Zillow
$508
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
64
Violent Crime/100K
2,628 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,063 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,100 home value, $508/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Olive Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 17.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 848 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 748/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3058°N, 83.1682°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0432 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Olive Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (3.0").