At a Glance
Median Income
$51,336
$22,224 per capita
Home Value
$168,300
Zillow: $286,787
Median Rent
$870/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
How Crittenden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crittenden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crittenden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crittenden residents earn a median household income of $51,336 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,224. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 629 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crittenden is $168,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,787. Median rent is $870/month, with 26.1% 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 1995.
Education
10.4% of adults in Crittenden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crittenden has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,058
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density1,190/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,336
Per Capita$22,224
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$784M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,300
Rent$870
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$286,787
Housing Units1,320
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,411/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
Elevation876 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Crittenden was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.