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Cadiz, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Trigg County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,649 Population 883/sq mi density
$40,186 Median Income $32,829 per capita
$120,800 Home Value $121,229 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
187 Violent Crime/100K 2,394 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$40,186 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Cadiz, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,186
47% below
$32,829 per capita
Home Value
$120,800
57% below
Zillow: $121,229
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
51% below
2,394/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
23.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
58°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Cadiz Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
43%
Rent
59%
Poverty
191%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cadiz a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cadiz residents earn a median household income of $40,186 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,829. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 353 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cadiz is $120,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,229. Median rent is $683/month, with 28.7% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Cadiz reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,394/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.3% of adults in Cadiz hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cadiz has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,649
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density883/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,186
Per Capita$32,829
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty23.7%
County GDP$465M
Avg Weekly Wage$785

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,800
Rent$683
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$121,229
Housing Units1,411
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

F
Violent187/100K
Property2,394/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault112/100K
Burglary524/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death12,993/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation419 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Cadiz was founded in 1820.
The median home in Cadiz was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.