Bradfordsville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Marion County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
403 Population 1,493/sq mi density
$32,045 Median Income $19,530 per capita
$686 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$32,045 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bradfordsville, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,045
57% below
$19,530 per capita
Median Rent
$686/mo
41% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.7%
95% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
297% above
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Bradfordsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Rent
59%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
5%
Unemployment
397%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bradfordsville a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bradfordsville residents earn a median household income of $32,045 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,530. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 534 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Education

1.7% of adults in Bradfordsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bradfordsville 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 52.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population403
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,493/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$32,045
Per Capita$19,530
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$1,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A
Home Value
Rent$686
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$215,281
Housing Units181
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,581/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation767 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.7%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Bradfordsville was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.