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Poplar Hills, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jefferson County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
623
Population
20,767/sq mi density
$23,958
Median Income
$17,643 per capita
$705
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$23,958 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Poplar Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 471 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 20,767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1780°N, 85.6930°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.86 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.30 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Poplar Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").