Albany, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Clinton County County
Albany, KY
At a Glance
How Albany Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Albany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Albany a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Albany residents earn a median household income of $40,301 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,808. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 301 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albany is $102,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,593. Median rent is $610/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Albany reports 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 116/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Albany hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 73.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albany has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.