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Shively, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jefferson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,556
Population
3,404/sq mi density
$46,522
Median Income
$32,353 per capita
$139,200
Home Value
$136,218 Zillow
$847
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
341
Violent Crime/100K
3,351 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,522 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,200 home value, $847/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
341 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Shively enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 452 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1988°N, 85.8139°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.86 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.30 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Shively has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").