Chaplin, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Washington County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
583 Population 422/sq mi density
$80,250 Median Income $27,697 per capita
$167,400 Home Value $230,077 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Chaplin, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,250
7% above
$27,697 per capita
Home Value
$167,400
41% below
Zillow: $230,077
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Chaplin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
59%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chaplin a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chaplin residents earn a median household income of $80,250 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,697. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 361 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chaplin is $167,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,077. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

12.0% of adults in Chaplin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chaplin has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population583
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density422/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,250
Per Capita$27,697
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$468M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$167,400
Rent
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$230,077
Housing Units156
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,519/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation806 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute40 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Chaplin was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.