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Campton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Wolfe County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
251 Population 251/sq mi density
$25,714 Median Income $12,166 per capita
$550 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,714 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Campton, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,714
66% below
$12,166 per capita
Median Rent
$550/mo
53% below
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
35.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Campton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
34%
Rent
47%
Poverty
282%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Campton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Campton residents earn a median household income of $25,714 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,166. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 189 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Campton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 317/100K.

Education

7.1% of adults in Campton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Campton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population251
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density251/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$25,714
Per Capita$12,166
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty35.0%
County GDP$157M
Avg Weekly Wage$753

Housing

A
Home Value
Rent$550
Ownership47.3%
Zillow$131,874
Housing Units150
Rent Burden33.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property317/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death22,193/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation969 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband67.3%
Internet Speed178 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Campton was founded in 1870.
The median home in Campton was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 178 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.