Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Elk Creek is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 2,344. Residents earn $127,487 per year, which is 70% above the national average.
Based on current data, Elk Creek receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Elk Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Elk Creek is $127,487, which is significantly higher than the national average — 70% above $75,149. This places Elk Creek among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Elk Creek is $358,600, 27% above the national median. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Elk Creek enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $127,487 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,648 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $885 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,055 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 440 |
| County GDP | $445M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,340 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.93% |
| Commute Time | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
| Census Median | $358,600 |
| 27% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $172 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,340 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.93% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,170/100K |
| Exercise Access | 39.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 694 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 405/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1152°N, 85.3716°W |
| County FIPS | 21215 |
Winner: Republican by 56.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 405/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |