Central City, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Muhlenberg County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,736 Population 1,082/sq mi density
$49,025 Median Income $29,339 per capita
$140,700 Home Value $114,177 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$49,025 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,700 home value, $755/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Central City, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,025
35% below
$29,339 per capita
Home Value
$140,700
50% below
Zillow: $114,177
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Central City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Central City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
50%
Rent
65%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central City residents earn a median household income of $49,025 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,339. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 747 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central City is $140,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,177. Median rent is $755/month, with 23.8% 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 1974.

Education

9.6% of adults in Central City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Central City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,736
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,082/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,025
Per Capita$29,339
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,700
Rent$755
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$114,177
Housing Units2,119
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death12,123/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation417 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Central City was founded in 1826.
The median home in Central City was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.