Williamsburg, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Whitley County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,226
Population
1,253/sq mi density
$32,431
Median Income
$18,829 per capita
$108,800
Home Value
$117,882 Zillow
$685
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
156
Violent Crime/100K
508 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$32,431 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, $685/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Williamsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,031 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7387°N, 84.1657°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Whitley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Williamsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.5").