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Drakesboro, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Muhlenberg County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
586
Population
1,065/sq mi density
$41,500
Median Income
$18,661 per capita
$76,900
Home Value
$92,085 Zillow
$931
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
137
Violent Crime/100K
1,233 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,500 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,900 home value, $931/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$76,900
73% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$931/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
87.9%
34% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
209
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$76,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$92,085
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
87.9%
Owner-Occupied
12.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$719/mo
1 Bedroom
$794/mo
2 Bedroom
$984/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,277/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,442/mo
Census median rent:
$931/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
87.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $76,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $92,085 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $931 |
| FMR Studio | $719 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $794 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $984 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,277 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 87.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 209 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |