Burkesville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Cumberland County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,407 Population 547/sq mi density
$32,361 Median Income $23,794 per capita
$114,600 Home Value $149,701 Zillow
$505 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$32,361 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$114,600 home value, $505/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Burkesville, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,361
57% below
$23,794 per capita
Home Value
$114,600
59% below
Zillow: $149,701
Median Rent
$505/mo
57% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
72/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
75% below
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
22.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Burkesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Home Value
41%
Rent
43%
Poverty
178%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burkesville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burkesville residents earn a median household income of $32,361 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,794. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burkesville is $114,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,701. Median rent is $505/month, with 28.1% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Burkesville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 72/100K.

Education

8.4% of adults in Burkesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burkesville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,407
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density547/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,361
Per Capita$23,794
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty22.1%
County GDP$253M
Avg Weekly Wage$930

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,600
Rent$505
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$149,701
Housing Units852
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property72/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death10,296/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation564 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute16 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Burkesville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.