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Prospect, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Oldham County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
4,518
Population
1,180/sq mi density
$172,361
Median Income
$98,261 per capita
$494,000
Home Value
$612,615 Zillow
$1,287
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
20
Violent Crime/100K
908 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$172,361 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$494,000 home value, $1,287/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Prospect enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 501 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3469°N, 85.6089°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Oldham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Prospect has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (3.0").