At a Glance
Median Income
$26,563
$25,322 per capita
Median Rent
$454/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
242/100K
3,200/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.5%
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
28.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Cave-In-Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cave-In-Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cave-In-Rock a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cave-In-Rock residents earn a median household income of $26,563 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,322. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 57 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Cave-In-Rock reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,200/100K.
Education
1.5% of adults in Cave-In-Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% below the national average).
77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cave-In-Rock has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population229
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density619/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$26,563
Per Capita$25,322
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.9%
County GDP$125M
Avg Weekly Wage$888
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$454
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$136,188
Housing Units162
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent242/100K
Property3,200/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,840/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation399 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.5%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cave-In-Rock was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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