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Phelps, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Pike County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
387
Population
48/sq mi density
$28,542
Median Income
$13,468 per capita
$111,600
Home Value
$67,506 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
130
Violent Crime/100K
8,309 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$28,542 median income, 19.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$111,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Phelps has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.2").