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Elk Creek, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Spencer County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,344 Population 405/sq mi density
$127,487 Median Income $51,648 per capita
$358,600 Home Value $365,739 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
251 Violent Crime/100K 2,760 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$127,487 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$358,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Elk Creek, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$127,487
70% above
$51,648 per capita
Home Value
$358,600
27% above
Zillow: $365,739
Violent Crime
251/100K
34% below
2,760/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
15% above
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
290 sunny days/yr

How Elk Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
170%
Home Value
127%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
115%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elk Creek a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elk Creek residents earn a median household income of $127,487 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,648. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 440 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elk Creek is $358,600 , 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,739. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.

Safety & Crime

Elk Creek reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,760/100K.

Education

38.8% of adults in Elk Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elk Creek has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,344
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density405/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$127,487
Per Capita$51,648
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$445M
Avg Weekly Wage$885

Housing

A+
Home Value$358,600
Rent
Ownership98.9%
Zillow$365,739
Housing Units679
Rent Burden26.2%

Crime

F
Violent251/100K
Property2,760/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,170/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation694 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Elk Creek was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.