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Barlow, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Ballard County County
Barlow, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is Barlow a Good Place to Live?
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 0.8% (78% 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 $120,110. 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.
Safety & Crime
Barlow reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 784/100K.
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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.