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Oneida, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Clay County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
158
Population
77/sq mi density
$73,000
Median Income
$12,949 per capita
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
354
Violent Crime/100K
1,557 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 6.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
354 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oneida enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 756 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2729°N, 83.6471°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Oneida has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.1").