At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$23,779 per capita
Home Value
$107,100
Zillow: $272,177
Median Rent
$733/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
26.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Ekron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ekron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ekron a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ekron residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,779. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 551 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ekron is $107,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,177. Median rent is $733/month, with 31.0% 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 1971.
Education
3.6% of adults in Ekron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ekron has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population135
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density844/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$23,779
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty26.8%
County GDP$1,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,100
Rent$733
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$272,177
Housing Units72
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,457/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation654 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute39 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ekron was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.