At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$26,955 per capita
Home Value
$81,000
Zillow: $154,041
Median Rent
$929/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Ernest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ernest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ernest a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ernest residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,955. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,921 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ernest is $81,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,041. Median rent is $929/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
30.0% of adults in Ernest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ernest has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population368
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,600/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$26,955
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$4,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,000
Rent$929
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$154,041
Housing Units166
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,212/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,159 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ernest was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.