Edmonton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Metcalfe County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,168 Population 569/sq mi density
$48,583 Median Income $22,883 per capita
$96,200 Home Value $176,078 Zillow
$584 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
117 Violent Crime/100K 467 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$48,583 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,200 home value, $584/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Edmonton, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,583
35% below
$22,883 per capita
Home Value
$96,200
66% below
Zillow: $176,078
Median Rent
$584/mo
50% below
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
117/100K
69% below
467/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Edmonton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
34%
Rent
50%
Poverty
157%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
294%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edmonton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edmonton residents earn a median household income of $48,583 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,883. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edmonton is $96,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,078. Median rent is $584/month, with 19.4% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Edmonton reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 467/100K.

Education

9.1% of adults in Edmonton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Edmonton has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,168
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density569/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,583
Per Capita$22,883
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$254M
Avg Weekly Wage$853

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,200
Rent$584
Ownership49.7%
Zillow$176,078
Housing Units902
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

F
Violent117/100K
Property467/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death12,510/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation838 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Edmonton was founded in 1836.
The median home in Edmonton was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.