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Booneville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Owsley County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
142 Population 97/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $27,820 per capita
$208,900 Home Value $121,391 Zillow
$596 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$208,900 home value, $596/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Booneville, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,500
30% below
$27,820 per capita
Home Value
$208,900
26% below
Zillow: $121,391
Median Rent
$596/mo
49% below
14.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
299 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
74%
Rent
51%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Booneville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $121,391. 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.

Safety & Crime

Booneville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 317/100K.

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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population142
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$121,391
Housing Units40
Rent Burden14.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property317/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death23,920/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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
Broadband54.0%
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.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.