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Science Hill, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Pulaski County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
790
Population
1,013/sq mi density
$53,542
Median Income
$19,647 per capita
$129,300
Home Value
$179,153 Zillow
$843
Median Rent
48.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,542 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,300 home value, $843/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Science Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,114 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,013/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1732°N, 84.6337°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pulaski County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0441 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 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 | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in |
Science Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").