Brandenburg, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Meade County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,907 Population 668/sq mi density
$48,281 Median Income $26,641 per capita
$208,100 Home Value $295,626 Zillow
$701 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
34 Violent Crime/100K 608 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,281 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$208,100 home value, $701/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Brandenburg, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,281
36% below
$26,641 per capita
Home Value
$208,100
26% below
Zillow: $295,626
Median Rent
$701/mo
40% below
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
34/100K
91% below
608/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
64%
Home Value
74%
Rent
60%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brandenburg 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

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 2.5% (31% 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 $295,626. 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 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 608/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,907
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density668/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,281
Per Capita$26,641
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$1,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131

Housing

A
Home Value$208,100
Rent$701
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$295,626
Housing Units1,112
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

F
Violent34/100K
Property608/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,457/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation593 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Brandenburg was founded in 1804.
The median home in Brandenburg was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.