Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Calvert City is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 2,522. Residents earn $42,566 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Calvert City receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Calvert City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Calvert City is $42,566, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Calvert City is $157,400, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Calvert City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 40 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,990 per 100,000, near the national average.
21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Calvert City 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 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,566 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,059 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,188 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,130 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 260 |
| County GDP | $519M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,911 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.21% |
| Commute Time | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Census Median | $157,400 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $177,339 |
| Census Median Rent | $820 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,911 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.21% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Premature Death | 13,207/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Total Violent | 39.8/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 39.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,990.5/100K |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 756.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,154.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 79.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.3 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 340 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 17.9 sq mi (46.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0464°N, 88.3955°W |
| County FIPS | 21139 |
Winner: Republican by 63.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.5% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 141/sq mi |
| Total Area | 17.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |