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Yelvington, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hancock County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
511
Population
672/sq mi density
$50,038
Median Income
$25,771 per capita
$149,000
Home Value
$184,079 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$50,038 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Yelvington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 429 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8491°N, 86.9779°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Yelvington has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.1").