Berry, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harrison County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
184 Population 708/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $19,001 per capita
$98,100 Home Value $189,605 Zillow
$1,292 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,100 home value, $1,292/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Berry, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,000
12% below
$19,001 per capita
Home Value
$98,100
65% below
Zillow: $189,605
Median Rent
$1,292/mo
11% above
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Berry Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
35%
Rent
111%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Berry 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

Berry residents earn a median household income of $66,000 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,001. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 428 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Berry is $98,100 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,605. Median rent is $1,292/month, with 22.5% 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 1942.

Education

12.2% of adults in Berry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Berry has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population184
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density708/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$19,001
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$710M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,100
Rent$1,292
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$189,605
Housing Units79
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,273/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation664 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute43 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Berry was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.