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Sonora, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Larue County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
597
Population
362/sq mi density
$50,417
Median Income
$20,279 per capita
$178,400
Home Value
$219,556 Zillow
$717
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
62
Violent Crime/100K
342 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,417 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$178,400 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sonora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 723 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5323°N, 85.8956°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Larue County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively 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 | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in |
Sonora has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.9").