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Crittenden, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Grant County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,058 Population 1,190/sq mi density
$51,336 Median Income $22,224 per capita
$168,300 Home Value $286,179 Zillow
$870 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
90 Violent Crime/100K 767 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,336 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$168,300 home value, $870/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Crittenden, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,336
32% below
$22,224 per capita
Home Value
$168,300
40% below
Zillow: $286,179
Median Rent
$870/mo
25% below
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
76% below
767/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
60%
Rent
75%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crittenden a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
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 1.9% (47% 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 $286,179. 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.

Safety & Crime

Crittenden reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 767/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population4,058
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density1,190/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,336
Per Capita$22,224
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$784M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,300
Rent$870
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$286,179
Housing Units1,320
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent90/100K
Property767/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,411/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.