Phelps, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Pike County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
387
Population
48/sq mi density
$28,542
Median Income
$13,468 per capita
$111,600
Home Value
$69,589 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$28,542 median income, unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$111,600 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Phelps enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,013 ft (309 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5091°N, 82.1606°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pike County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0414 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in |
Phelps has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (2.4").