Beechmont, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Muhlenberg County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
940 Population 516/sq mi density
$54,400 Median Income $22,802 per capita
$162,200 Home Value $124,153 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,400 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Beechmont, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,400
28% below
$22,802 per capita
Home Value
$162,200
42% below
Zillow: $124,153
Bachelor's Degree+
1.2%
96% below
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Beechmont Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
58%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beechmont 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

Beechmont residents earn a median household income of $54,400 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,802. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 747 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beechmont is $162,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,153. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

1.2% of adults in Beechmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beechmont has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population940
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density516/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,400
Per Capita$22,802
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$1,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,200
Rent
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$124,153
Housing Units246
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death12,123/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation491 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.2%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Beechmont was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.