Crab Orchard, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lincoln County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
762 Population 435/sq mi density
$31,397 Median Income $18,661 per capita
$97,700 Home Value $178,767 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$31,397 median income, 19.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$97,700 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Crab Orchard, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,397
58% below
$18,661 per capita
Home Value
$97,700
65% below
Zillow: $178,767
Median Rent
$613/mo
47% below
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
85% below
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
19.4%
439% above
29.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Crab Orchard Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Home Value
35%
Rent
53%
Poverty
235%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
539%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crab Orchard a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crab Orchard residents earn a median household income of $31,397 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,661. The unemployment rate stands at 19.4% (439% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crab Orchard is $97,700 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,767. Median rent is $613/month, with 30.0% 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 1976.

Education

5.1% of adults in Crab Orchard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crab Orchard has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population762
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

F
Median Income$31,397
Per Capita$18,661
Unemployment19.4%
Poverty29.1%
County GDP$596M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,700
Rent$613
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$178,767
Housing Units430
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,551/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation941 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute31 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Crab Orchard was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.