Thruston, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Daviess County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,675
Population
1,511/sq mi density
$83,707
Median Income
$24,264 per capita
$160,300
Home Value
$259,548 Zillow
$764
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$83,707 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,300 home value, $764/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Thruston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,511/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7930°N, 87.0206°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Daviess County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 9 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in |
Thruston has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.0").