Barlow, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Ballard County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
508 Population 924/sq mi density
$30,069 Median Income $20,682 per capita
$80,700 Home Value $131,724 Zillow
$579 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,069 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,700 home value, $579/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Barlow, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,069
60% below
$20,682 per capita
Home Value
$80,700
71% below
Zillow: $131,724
Median Rent
$579/mo
50% below
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
32.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.9%
52% above
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Barlow Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
40%
Home Value
29%
Rent
50%
Poverty
258%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barlow 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

Barlow residents earn a median household income of $30,069 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,682. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 229 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barlow is $80,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,724. Median rent is $579/month, with 35.6% 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 1969.

Education

10.0% of adults in Barlow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Barlow has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population508
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density924/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$30,069
Per Capita$20,682
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty32.0%
County GDP$354M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,230

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,700
Rent$579
Ownership54.9%
Zillow$131,724
Housing Units328
Rent Burden35.6%

Health

Obesity48.9%
Premature Death12,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation374 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Barlow was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.