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Crofton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hopkins County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
690 Population 1,078/sq mi density
$43,889 Median Income $21,970 per capita
$81,300 Home Value $247,280 Zillow
$748 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,889 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,300 home value, $748/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Crofton, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,889
42% below
$21,970 per capita
Home Value
$81,300
71% below
Zillow: $247,280
Median Rent
$748/mo
36% below
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
58°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Crofton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
29%
Rent
64%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crofton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crofton residents earn a median household income of $43,889 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,970. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,209 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crofton is $81,300 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,280. Median rent is $748/month, with 23.3% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Crofton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

12.2% of adults in Crofton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crofton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population690
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,078/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,889
Per Capita$21,970
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$2,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,300
Rent$748
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$247,280
Housing Units307
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,560/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation590 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Crofton was founded in 1873.
The median home in Crofton was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.