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Van Lear, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Johnson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
520
Population
128/sq mi density
$32,895
Median Income
$47,864 per capita
$77,500
Home Value
$124,503 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
93
Violent Crime/100K
1,677 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$32,895 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Van Lear experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 766 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7766°N, 82.7479°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Johnson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 74 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Van Lear has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.0").