Salyersville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Magoffin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,891
Population
766/sq mi density
$30,714
Median Income
$18,253 per capita
$96,500
Home Value
$119,909 Zillow
$616
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$30,714 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$96,500 home value, $616/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Salyersville 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. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 23.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,118 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 766/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7419°N, 83.0636°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Magoffin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Salyersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and September the driest (3.4").