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Philpot, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Daviess County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,098
Population
335/sq mi density
$85,833
Median Income
$50,385 per capita
$242,100
Home Value
$259,548 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
208
Violent Crime/100K
3,839 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$85,833 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Philpot enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7352°N, 87.0004°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Daviess County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0495 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.20 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in |
Philpot has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.2").