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Artemus, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Knox County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
587 Population 435/sq mi density
$25,179 Median Income $14,785 per capita
$87,300 Home Value $148,745 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$25,179 median income, 15.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$87,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Artemus, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,179
66% below
$14,785 per capita
Home Value
$87,300
69% below
Zillow: $148,745
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
730/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
317% above
32.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F
299 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
34%
Home Value
31%
Poverty
259%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
417%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Artemus a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 15.0% (317% 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.

Safety & Crime

Artemus reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 730/100K.

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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population587
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

F
Median Income$25,179
Per Capita$14,785
Unemployment15.0%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property730/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death15,275/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.