At a Glance
Median Income
$54,861
$21,486 per capita
Home Value
$87,100
Zillow: $225,512
Median Rent
$425/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
234/100K
943/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Birdseye Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Birdseye's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Birdseye a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Birdseye residents earn a median household income of $54,861 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,486. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,392 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Birdseye is $87,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,512. Median rent is $425/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Birdseye reports 234 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 943/100K.
Education
5.4% of adults in Birdseye hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Birdseye has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population325
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density508/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,861
Per Capita$21,486
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$3,820M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,100
Rent$425
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$225,512
Housing Units145
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent234/100K
Property943/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation703 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Birdseye was founded in 1880.
The median home in Birdseye was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.