Elizabethtown, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hardin County County
Elizabethtown, KY
At a Glance
How Elizabethtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elizabethtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elizabethtown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elizabethtown residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,392. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elizabethtown is $223,200 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,942. Median rent is $876/month, with 25.1% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Elizabethtown reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 716/100K. The murder rate is 11.9/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Elizabethtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elizabethtown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches.