Cawood, KY

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.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
499 Population 342/sq mi density
$42,604 Median Income $21,751 per capita
$64,900 Home Value $73,252 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$42,604 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,900 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,604
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $64,900
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.1%
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Cawood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population499
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density342/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,604
Per Capita$21,751
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$760M

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$73,252

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation1,627 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+65.4%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
CommuteN/A
Libraries4

Is Cawood a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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%.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Cawood has a population of 499 with a density of 342 people per square mile. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%).

Population

499
Total Population
342
People / sq mi
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Cawood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cawood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cawood is $42,604, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Cawood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,604
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,751
Avg Weekly Wage$855
IRS Avg AGI$43,821

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)525
County GDP$760M

Business (County)

Restaurants37
Healthcare45
Retail86
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,525
28% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.89%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cawood is $64,900, 77% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $73,252.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$64,900
77% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$73,252

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,525
28% below US avg
Effective Rate3.89%

Health Metrics: Cawood vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.0%
Premature Death20,677/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.9/10
Exercise Access59.7%
Healthcare Facilities45

Crime Rates: Cawood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Cawood has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.2 inches
37% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density342/sq mi
Coordinates36.7916°N, 83.2325°W
County FIPS21095
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 76.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 87.7%
D 11.6%

Winner: Republican by 76.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.1%
34% below US avg
High School+65.4%
School Test Score5.50
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density342/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities45
Restaurants37
Retail Stores86

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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