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Cloverport, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hancock County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,264 Population 821/sq mi density
$34,688 Median Income $16,724 per capita
$84,800 Home Value $119,318 Zillow
$294 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$34,688 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,800 home value, $294/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cloverport, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,688
54% below
$16,724 per capita
Home Value
$84,800
70% below
Zillow: $119,318
Median Rent
$294/mo
75% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
30.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Cloverport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
46%
Home Value
30%
Rent
25%
Poverty
249%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cloverport 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

Cloverport residents earn a median household income of $34,688 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,724. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cloverport is $84,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,318. Median rent is $294/month, with 27.3% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Cloverport reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

5.0% of adults in Cloverport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cloverport 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 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,264
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density821/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$34,688
Per Capita$16,724
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty30.9%
County GDP$900M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,546

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,800
Rent$294
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$119,318
Housing Units551
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,527/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation501 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Cloverport was founded in 1808.
The median home in Cloverport was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.