Kentucky
Drakesboro is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 586. Residents earn $41,500 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Drakesboro receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Drakesboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Drakesboro is $41,500, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. The poverty rate of 22.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Drakesboro is $76,900, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Drakesboro enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,500 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,661 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,050 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,215 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 747 |
| County GDP | $1,544M |
| Restaurants | 58 |
| Healthcare | 69 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,375 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.09% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $76,900 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $92,085 |
| Census Median Rent | $931 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,375 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.09% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,123/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.8 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 445 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,065/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2173°N, 87.0499°W |
| County FIPS | 21177 |
Winner: Republican by 54.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.2% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,065/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Restaurants | 58 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |