Kentucky
Cawood is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 499. Residents earn $42,604 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cawood receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cawood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cawood is $42,604, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Cawood is $64,900, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Cawood enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 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 | $42,604 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,751 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $855 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $43,821 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 525 |
| County GDP | $760M |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 45 |
| Retail | 86 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,525 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.89% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $64,900 |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $73,252 |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,525 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.89% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Premature Death | 20,677/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.2 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7916°N, 83.2325°W |
| County FIPS | 21095 |
Winner: Republican by 76.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.1% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 65.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 342/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Retail Stores | 86 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |