Owenton, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Owen County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,600
Population
842/sq mi density
$52,121
Median Income
$23,191 per capita
$124,300
Home Value
$155,761 Zillow
$664
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
60
Violent Crime/100K
120 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,121 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,300 home value, $664/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Owenton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 16.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 954 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 842/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5390°N, 84.8392°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Owen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Owenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.8").