Kentucky
Elkton is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 2,158. Residents earn $45,417 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elkton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Elkton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elkton is $45,417, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Elkton is $111,300, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $849 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Elkton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 138 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,147 per 100,000, 41% below the national average.
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Elkton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 92.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,417 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,969 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $919 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,227 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 323 |
| County GDP | $569M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,879 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.69% |
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $111,300 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $209,230 |
| Census Median Rent | $849 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,879 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.69% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,430/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Total Violent | 137.7/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 91.8/100K |
| Assault | 45.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,147.3/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 321.3/100K |
| Theft | 734.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 91.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.1 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 765/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8161°N, 87.1611°W |
| County FIPS | 21219 |
Winner: Republican by 57.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 765/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |