Kentucky
Belfry is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 150. Residents earn $145,234 per year, which is 93% above the national average.
Based on current data, Belfry receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Belfry stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Belfry is $145,234, which is significantly higher than the national average — 93% above $75,149. This places Belfry among higher-income communities. At 29.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Belfry is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Belfry is a highly educated community — 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 67.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Belfry enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches, including 13.1 inches of snow. 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 | $145,234 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,269 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,169 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,837 |
| Unemployment | 29.3% |
| 714% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 558 |
| County GDP | $968M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 39 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,144 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.95% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 43.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 56.3% |
| Census Median | $120,000 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $80,962 |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,144 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.95% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 22,437/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.3 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6194°N, 82.2684°W |
| County FIPS | 54059 |
Winner: Republican by 73.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.6% |
| 71% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 67.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 43.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 56.3% |