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Crab Orchard, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lincoln County County
Crab Orchard, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is Crab Orchard a Good Place to Live?
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 8.9% (147% 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 $164,802. 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.
Safety & Crime
Crab Orchard 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
5.1% 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 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.