Smithfield, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Henry County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
164
Population
1,171/sq mi density
$49,688
Median Income
$21,889 per capita
$165,000
Home Value
$379,511 Zillow
$869
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,688 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$165,000 home value, $869/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
1.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 904 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3866°N, 85.2548°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in |
Smithfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.6").