Tompkinsville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Monroe County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,672
Population
815/sq mi density
$37,405
Median Income
$23,863 per capita
$86,100
Home Value
$153,531 Zillow
$600
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,405 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,100 home value, $600/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Tompkinsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 911 ft (278 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 815/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7013°N, 85.6930°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in |
Tompkinsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.7").