Kentucky
Eddyville is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 2,945. Residents earn $58,527 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Eddyville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Eddyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Eddyville is $58,527, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Eddyville is $188,500, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $745 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Eddyville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,438 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.
14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Eddyville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,527 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,532 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $890 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,964 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 283 |
| County GDP | $332M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,538 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.35% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $188,500 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $234,552 |
| Census Median Rent | $745 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,538 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.35% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,310/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,438.3/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 302.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,135.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.1 inches |
| 40% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 462 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0774°N, 88.0749°W |
| County FIPS | 21143 |
Winner: Republican by 53.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 425/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |