Elkton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Todd County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,158 Population 765/sq mi density
$45,417 Median Income $28,969 per capita
$111,300 Home Value $214,212 Zillow
$849 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
175 Violent Crime/100K 699 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,417 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $849/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Elkton, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,417
40% below
$28,969 per capita
Home Value
$111,300
61% below
Zillow: $214,212
Median Rent
$849/mo
27% below
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
175/100K
54% below
699/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Elkton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
39%
Rent
73%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elkton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elkton residents earn a median household income of $45,417 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,969. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 323 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elkton is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,212. Median rent is $849/month, with 24.5% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Elkton reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 699/100K.

Education

14.3% of adults in Elkton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elkton has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,158
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density765/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,417
Per Capita$28,969
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$569M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,300
Rent$849
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$214,212
Housing Units961
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

F
Violent175/100K
Property699/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,430/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation623 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Elkton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.