Princeton, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Caldwell County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
6,242
Population
694/sq mi density
$51,875
Median Income
$28,497 per capita
$89,700
Home Value
$143,586 Zillow
$719
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
16
Violent Crime/100K
1,750 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,700 home value, $719/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
16 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Princeton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 480 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1065°N, 87.8849°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Caldwell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6 in |
Princeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and September the driest (3.3").