Kentucky
Bremen is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 299. Residents earn $46,324 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bremen receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bremen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bremen is $46,324, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Bremen is $128,900, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Bremen enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,324 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,490 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,050 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,215 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 747 |
| County GDP | $1,544M |
| Restaurants | 58 |
| Healthcare | 69 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,375 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.84% |
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Census Median | $128,900 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $118,527 |
| Census Median Rent | $636 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,375 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.84% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.7% |
| Premature Death | 12,123/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 454 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,424/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3637°N, 87.2222°W |
| County FIPS | 21177 |
Winner: Republican by 54.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.9% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,424/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Restaurants | 58 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |