Kentucky
Ezel is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 327. Residents earn $38,000 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ezel receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Ezel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ezel is $38,000, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ezel is $99,800, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Ezel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches, including 12.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,000 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,515 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $810 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $44,042 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 130 |
| County GDP | $115M |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Commute Time | 49.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $99,800 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $139,975 |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Premature Death | 16,657/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 954 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 367/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8914°N, 83.4435°W |
| County FIPS | 21165 |
Winner: Republican by 57.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.8% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 367/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 49.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |