South Shore, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Scioto County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,561
Population
2,230/sq mi density
$29,000
Median Income
$19,716 per capita
$85,900
Home Value
$128,535 Zillow
$638
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$29,000 median income, 23.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,900 home value, $638/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
South Shore 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 43.1 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7219°N, 82.9642°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Scioto County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.81 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
South Shore has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (2.8").