At a Glance
Median Income
$34,250
$17,268 per capita
Home Value
$86,300
Zillow: $200,758
Median Rent
$405/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
27.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
24.7% smoking rate
How English Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows English's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is English 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
English residents earn a median household income of $34,250 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,268. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 171 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in English is $86,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,758. Median rent is $405/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
4.2% of adults in English hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
English has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,025
Median Age26.1 yrs
Density337/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$34,250
Per Capita$17,268
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty27.6%
County GDP$239M
Avg Weekly Wage$833
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,300
Rent$405
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$200,758
Housing Units393
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death11,675/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation646 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute32 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in English was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.