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Whitley City, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · McCreary County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
782
Population
339/sq mi density
$31,250
Median Income
$12,710 per capita
$61,900
Home Value
$103,391 Zillow
$942
Median Rent
36.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
169
Violent Crime/100K
1,280 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,900 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
169 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitley City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,311 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7228°N, 84.4755°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | McCreary County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Whitley City has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").