West Point, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Bullitt County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,131
Population
425/sq mi density
$37,260
Median Income
$23,504 per capita
$68,200
Home Value
$114,768 Zillow
$726
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,260 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,200 home value, $726/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
West Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 442 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9848°N, 85.9550°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bullitt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| 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 (0°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in |
West Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (3.5").