Evarts, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harlan County County
Evarts, KY
At a Glance
How Evarts Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Evarts's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Evarts a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Evarts residents earn a median household income of $35,625 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,230. The unemployment rate stands at 16.4% (356% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 525 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Evarts is $81,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $58,455. Median rent is $652/month, with 22.9% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Evarts reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,963/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Evarts hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 71.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Evarts has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.