At a Glance
Median Income
$44,655
$25,553 per capita
Home Value
$171,300
Zillow: $226,450
Median Rent
$792/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
36/100K
1,525/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Eminence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eminence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eminence a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eminence residents earn a median household income of $44,655 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,553. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 404 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eminence is $171,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,450. Median rent is $792/month, with 35.2% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Eminence reports 36 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,525/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Eminence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 49.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,710
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density951/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,655
Per Capita$25,553
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$476M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,300
Rent$792
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$226,450
Housing Units1,138
Rent Burden35.2%
Crime
F
Violent36/100K
Property1,525/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,702/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation915 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Eminence was founded in 1851.
The median home in Eminence was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.