At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$27,820 per capita
Home Value
$208,900
Zillow: $102,775
Median Rent
$596/mo
14.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
How Booneville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Booneville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Booneville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Booneville residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,820. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 93 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Booneville is $208,900 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,775. Median rent is $596/month, with 14.6% 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 1973.
Education
10.8% of adults in Booneville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Booneville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population142
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$27,820
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$69M
Avg Weekly Wage$779
Housing
A
Home Value$208,900
Rent$596
Ownership42.6%
Zillow$102,775
Housing Units40
Rent Burden14.6%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death23,920/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation828 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute9 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Booneville was founded in 1847.
The median home in Booneville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.