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Rochester, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Butler County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
197
Population
419/sq mi density
$850
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
244
Violent Crime/100K
2,518 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rochester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 419/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2086°N, 86.8924°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.6 in |
Rochester has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").