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Beech Grove, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · McLean County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
180 Population 97/sq mi density
$145,121 Median Income $36,344 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $153,961 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
225 Violent Crime/100K 3,401 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$145,121 median income, 32.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Beech Grove, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$145,121
93% above
$36,344 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $153,961
Violent Crime
225/100K
41% below
3,401/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
12% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
32.7%
808% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Beech Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
193%
Home Value
49%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
908%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beech Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beech Grove residents earn a median household income of $145,121 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,344. The unemployment rate stands at 32.7% (808% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 248 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beech Grove is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,961. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Safety & Crime

Beech Grove reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,401/100K.

Education

29.8% of adults in Beech Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beech Grove has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population180
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$145,121
Per Capita$36,344
Unemployment32.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$345M
Avg Weekly Wage$847

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$153,961
Housing Units124
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

F
Violent225/100K
Property3,401/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death8,600/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation524 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Beech Grove was built in 2001.
52.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.