Wheelwright, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Knott County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
945
Population
537/sq mi density
$58,250
Median Income
$15,961 per capita
$85,700
Home Value
$49,072 Zillow
$538
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$58,250 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,700 home value, $538/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wheelwright experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,236 ft (377 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 537/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3392°N, 82.7186°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Knott County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 94 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Wheelwright has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and November the driest (2.9").