Central City, KY

Central City, KY

At a Glance

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)

Is Central City a Good Place to Live?

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 3.2% (11% below 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 $120,309. 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.

Safety & Crime

Central City reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,537/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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