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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
| 35% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,655 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,553 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $957 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,623 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 404 |
| County GDP | $476M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,344 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.95% |
| Commute Time | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $171,300 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $222,736 |
| Median List Price | $284,609 |
| Median List Price | $284,609 |
| $/Sq Ft | $168 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% |
| Price Drops | 41.7% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $792 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,344 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.95% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Premature Death | 12,702/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 21.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Total Violent | 39.7/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 39.7/100K |
| Total Property | 874.1/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 357.6/100K |
| Theft | 476.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 39.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.8 inches |
| 31% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 951/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3637°N, 85.1769°W |
| County FIPS | 21103 |
Winner: Republican by 52.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.0% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 951/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |