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Salt Lick, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Bath County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
290
Population
372/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$20,760 per capita
$111,300
Home Value
$156,771 Zillow
$693
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
64
Violent Crime/100K
445 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Salt Lick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1195°N, 83.6157°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bath County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Salt Lick has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.1").