Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Ekron is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 135. Residents earn $41,250 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ekron receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Ekron offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ekron is $41,250, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. The poverty rate of 26.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ekron is $107,100, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Ekron 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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,250 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,779 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,952 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.8% |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 551 |
| County GDP | $1,003M |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 66 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,343 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.12% |
| Commute Time | 38.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $107,100 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $272,996 |
| Census Median Rent | $733 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,343 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.12% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,457/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.3 inches |
| 40% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 654 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9303°N, 86.1764°W |
| County FIPS | 21163 |
Winner: Republican by 52.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.6% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 61.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Retail Stores | 66 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 38.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |