Bardwell, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mississippi County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
744 Population 865/sq mi density
$46,711 Median Income $19,972 per capita
$88,000 Home Value $118,795 Zillow
$628 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,711 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $628/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bardwell, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,711
38% below
$19,972 per capita
Home Value
$88,000
69% below
Zillow: $118,795
Median Rent
$628/mo
46% below
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
292/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Bardwell Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bardwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
31%
Rent
54%
Poverty
157%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bardwell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bardwell residents earn a median household income of $46,711 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,972. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 402 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bardwell is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,795. Median rent is $628/month, with 31.3% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Bardwell reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 292/100K.

Education

10.7% of adults in Bardwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bardwell has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population744
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density865/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,711
Per Capita$19,972
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$426M
Avg Weekly Wage$811

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$628
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$118,795
Housing Units336
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property292/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Premature Death14,665/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation435 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 23%
Commute31 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Bardwell was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.