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Brandenburg, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Meade County County
Brandenburg, KY
At a Glance
How Brandenburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brandenburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brandenburg a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brandenburg residents earn a median household income of $48,281 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,641. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 551 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brandenburg is $208,100 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,017. Median rent is $701/month, with 32.3% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Brandenburg reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,136/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Brandenburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brandenburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.