Slaughters, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Webster County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
171
Population
743/sq mi density
$47,500
Median Income
$23,084 per capita
$57,500
Home Value
$184,404 Zillow
$1,068
Median Rent
11.7% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $1,068/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Slaughters enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 415 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 743/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4896°N, 87.5053°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Webster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in |
Slaughters has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.3").