Worthington, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Greenup County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,813
Population
1,590/sq mi density
$65,432
Median Income
$28,580 per capita
$116,200
Home Value
$138,632 Zillow
$876
Median Rent
18.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,432 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,200 home value, $876/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Worthington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 550 ft (168 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5511°N, 82.7350°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greenup County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0434 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.04 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in |
Worthington has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.0").