Doe Valley, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

Doe Valley is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,719. Residents earn $87,757 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,719 Population 423/sq mi density
$87,757 Median Income $46,720 per capita
$301,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,757 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$301,800 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,757
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $301,800
7% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.9%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How Doe Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,719
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,757
Per Capita$46,720
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$1,003M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$301,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation574 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+92.0%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute31 min
Libraries2

Is Doe Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Doe Valley receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Doe Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Doe Valley is $87,757, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Doe Valley is $301,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Doe Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Doe Valley has a population of 1,719 with a density of 423 people per square mile. The median age is 55.7 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.9%).

Population

1,719
Total Population
423
People / sq mi
55.7yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.6%
Female 55.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Doe Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Doe Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Doe Valley is $87,757, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Doe Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,757
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,720
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$67,952

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)551
County GDP$1,003M

Business (County)

Restaurants40
Healthcare38
Retail66
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,343
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Work from Home8.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Doe Valley is $301,800, 7% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$301,800
7% above US avg
Median List Price$385,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$385,000
$/Sq Ft$119
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio98.5%
Price Drops11.1%
Inventory18

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,343
4% below US avg
Effective Rate1.11%

Health Metrics: Doe Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.3%
Premature Death9,457/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access50.1%
Healthcare Facilities38

Crime Rates: Doe Valley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Doe Valley has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.3 inches
40% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density423/sq mi
Coordinates37.9763°N, 86.1079°W
County FIPS21163
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.3%
D 23.2%

Winner: Republican by 52.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.9%
5% below US avg
High School+92.0%
School Test Score5.50
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density423/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities38
Restaurants40
Retail Stores66

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Work from Home8.9%

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