Eminence, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

Eminence is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 2,710. Residents earn $44,655 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,710 Population 951/sq mi density
$44,655 Median Income $25,553 per capita
$171,300 Home Value $222,736 Zillow
$792 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
40 Violent Crime/100K 874 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,655 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$171,300 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K (90% below avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,655
41% lower than US avg
Home Value $171,300
39% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 40/100K
90% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $792
32% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.7%
35% higher than US avg

How Eminence Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,710
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density951/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 78%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,655
Per Capita$25,553
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$476M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,300
Rent$792
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$222,736

Crime

F
Violent40/100K
Property874/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary358/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation915 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+82.7%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute31 min
Libraries2

Is Eminence a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Eminence receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Eminence has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Eminence is $44,655, 41% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Eminence is $171,300, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $792 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Eminence is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 40 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 874 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Eminence experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Eminence has a population of 2,710 with a density of 951 people per square mile. The median age is 39.7 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.8%), with 2.7% Hispanic, 6.5% Black.

Population

2,710
Total Population
951
People / sq mi
39.7yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Eminence vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.3%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.7%
35% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Eminence vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Eminence is $44,655, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Eminence vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,655
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,553
Avg Weekly Wage$957
IRS Avg AGI$61,623

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate16.7%
35% above US avg
Establishments (County)404
County GDP$476M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare21
Retail41
Manufacturing6

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,344
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Work from Home6.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Eminence is $171,300, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $792 (32% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $222,736.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$171,300
39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$222,736
Median List Price$284,609

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$284,609
$/Sq Ft$168
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio99.1%
Price Drops41.7%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$792
32% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,344
4% below US avg
Effective Rate1.95%

Health Metrics: Eminence vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Premature Death12,702/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access21.2%
Healthcare Facilities21
Eminence has a violent crime rate of 40 per 100,000 residents, 90% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 874 per 100,000 (55% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Eminence vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent39.7/100K
90% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault39.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property874.1/100K
55% below US avg
Burglary357.6/100K
Theft476.8/100K
Vehicle Theft39.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Eminence has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.8 inches
31% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density951/sq mi
Coordinates38.3637°N, 85.1769°W
County FIPS21103
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.5%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 52.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+82.7%
School Test Score5.50
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density951/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities21
Restaurants14
Retail Stores41

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Work from Home6.1%

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