Vanceburg, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lewis County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,443
Population
995/sq mi density
$26,369
Median Income
$22,510 per capita
$78,100
Home Value
$76,805 Zillow
$465
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$26,369 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,100 home value, $465/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Vanceburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5945°N, 83.3236°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lewis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in |
Vanceburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (3.0").