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Cave City, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hart County County
Cave City, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is Cave City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cave City residents earn a median household income of $33,672 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,878. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 417 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cave City is $108,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,010. Median rent is $679/month, with 25.3% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Cave City reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,346/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
5.9% of adults in Cave City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cave City has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.