Kentucky
Evarts is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 804. Residents earn $35,625 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
Based on current data, Evarts 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 above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Evarts has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Evarts is $35,625, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Evarts is $81,400, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $652 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Evarts is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 107 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,708 per 100,000, near the national average.
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Evarts enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,625 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $16,230 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $855 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $43,821 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 525 |
| County GDP | $760M |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 45 |
| Retail | 86 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,525 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.10% |
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $81,400 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $60,883 |
| Census Median Rent | $652 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,525 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.10% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Premature Death | 20,677/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Total Violent | 106.7/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 106.7/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,707.6/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 640.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,067.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.2 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8651°N, 83.1925°W |
| County FIPS | 21095 |
Winner: Republican by 76.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 71.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 2,116/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Retail Stores | 86 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |