Breckinridge Center, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Union County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,592 Population 608/sq mi density
$62,269 Median Income $15,655 per capita
$1,038 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$62,269 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Breckinridge Center, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,269
17% below
$15,655 per capita
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
11% below
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Breckinridge Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Rent
89%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Breckinridge Center a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Breckinridge Center residents earn a median household income of $62,269 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,655. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 390 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Education

5.6% of adults in Breckinridge Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Breckinridge Center has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,592
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density608/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,269
Per Capita$15,655
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$1,146M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$1,038
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$153,590
Housing Units352
Rent Burden22.6%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death10,035/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation426 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Breckinridge Center was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.