Sorgho, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Daviess County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,928
Population
618/sq mi density
$118,688
Median Income
$34,489 per capita
$252,800
Home Value
$205,948 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$118,688 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$252,800 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sorgho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 618/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7459°N, 87.2129°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Daviess County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0495 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.20 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.4 in |
Sorgho has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.0").