Calvert City, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Livingston County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,522 Population 141/sq mi density
$42,566 Median Income $33,059 per capita
$157,400 Home Value $180,735 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 35.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,566 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$157,400 home value, $820/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Calvert City, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,566
43% below
$33,059 per capita
Home Value
$157,400
44% below
Zillow: $180,735
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
35.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Calvert City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
56%
Rent
71%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Calvert City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Calvert City residents earn a median household income of $42,566 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,059. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 260 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Calvert City is $157,400 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,735. Median rent is $820/month, with 35.9% 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 1974.

Education

21.5% of adults in Calvert City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Calvert City 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 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population2,522
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density141/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,566
Per Capita$33,059
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$519M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,188

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,400
Rent$820
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$180,735
Housing Units1,232
Rent Burden35.9%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death13,207/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation340 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute17 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Calvert City was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.