Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Barlow is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 508. Residents earn $30,069 per year, which is 60% below the national average.
Based on current data, Barlow receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Barlow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Barlow is $30,069, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. The poverty rate of 32.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Barlow is $80,700, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $579 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Barlow enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $30,069 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,682 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,230 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,655 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.0% |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 229 |
| County GDP | $354M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,883 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.33% |
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $80,700 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $120,110 |
| Census Median Rent | $579 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,883 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.33% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,006/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.0 inches |
| 34% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 924/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0508°N, 89.0450°W |
| County FIPS | 21007 |
Winner: Republican by 64.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.0% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 924/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |