Pathfork, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Bell County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
606
Population
489/sq mi density
$45,913
Median Income
$17,753 per capita
$33,400
Home Value
$67,915 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$45,913 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$33,400 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pathfork enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,554 ft (474 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7622°N, 83.4743°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 66.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0437 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Pathfork has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.8").