At a Glance
Median Income
$25,938
$20,910 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $149,711
Median Rent
$661/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Caneyville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Caneyville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Caneyville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Caneyville residents earn a median household income of $25,938 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,910. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 687 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Caneyville is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,711. Median rent is $661/month, with 50.0% 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 1972.
Education
19.7% of adults in Caneyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Caneyville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population541
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density328/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$25,938
Per Capita$20,910
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$997M
Avg Weekly Wage$847
Housing
A
Home Value$112,500
Rent$661
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$149,711
Housing Units280
Rent Burden50.0%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation550 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Caneyville was founded in 1880.
The median home in Caneyville was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.