At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$28,073 per capita
Home Value
$96,100
Zillow: $222,426
Median Rent
$713/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
629/100K
2,662/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Chrisney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chrisney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chrisney a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chrisney residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,073. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chrisney is $96,100 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,426. Median rent is $713/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Chrisney reports 629 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,662/100K.
Education
8.1% of adults in Chrisney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chrisney has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population441
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density621/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$28,073
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$1,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,100
Rent$713
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$222,426
Housing Units163
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent629/100K
Property2,662/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation477 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Chrisney was founded in 1871.
The median home in Chrisney was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.