Kentucky
Caneyville is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 541. Residents earn $25,938 per year, which is 65% below the national average.
Based on current data, Caneyville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Caneyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Caneyville is $25,938, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. The poverty rate of 17.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Caneyville is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $661 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Caneyville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $25,938 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,910 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $847 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,508 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 687 |
| County GDP | $997M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 64 |
| Retail | 95 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,458 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.18% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $112,500 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $149,215 |
| Census Median Rent | $661 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,458 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.18% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Premature Death | 13,589/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 27.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.9 inches |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 550 ft (168 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4230°N, 86.4997°W |
| County FIPS | 21085 |
Winner: Republican by 61.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.7% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 328/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |