At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$21,895 per capita
Home Value
$119,900
Zillow: $175,771
Median Rent
$636/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
20.9% smoking rate
How Cave City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cave City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cave City 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
Cave City residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,895. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cave City is $119,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,771. Median rent is $636/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
10.7% of adults in Cave City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cave City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,930
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density788/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$21,895
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,900
Rent$636
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$175,771
Housing Units945
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,068/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation653 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband63.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Cave City was founded in 1890.
The median home in Cave City was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.