Taylorsville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Spencer County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,566
Population
1,666/sq mi density
$41,917
Median Income
$21,187 per capita
$148,500
Home Value
$382,600 Zillow
$804
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
226
Violent Crime/100K
1,505 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$41,917 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$148,500 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Taylorsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 483 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,666/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0323°N, 85.3495°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Spencer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Taylorsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.5").