At a Glance
Median Income
$25,179
$14,785 per capita
Home Value
$87,300
Zillow: $148,745
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
29.9%
32.1% poverty rate
How Artemus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Artemus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Artemus a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Artemus residents earn a median household income of $25,179 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,785. The unemployment rate stands at 29.9% (731% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 622 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Artemus is $87,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,745. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
0.0% of adults in Artemus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Artemus has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population587
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
F
Median Income$25,179
Per Capita$14,785
Unemployment29.9%
Poverty32.1%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$835
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,300
Rent
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$148,745
Housing Units193
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death15,275/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain53.8 in/yr
Elevation1,218 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Artemus was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.519 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.