Wilmore, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jessamine County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
6,031
Population
1,211/sq mi density
$64,245
Median Income
$25,845 per capita
$210,700
Home Value
$319,900 Zillow
$855
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
16
Violent Crime/100K
473 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,245 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$210,700 home value, $855/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
16 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilmore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 891 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8778°N, 84.6639°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jessamine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.56 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in |
Wilmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and November the driest (3.5").