Farley, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · McCracken County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,402 Population 745/sq mi density
$45,676 Median Income $22,619 per capita
$82,400 Home Value $164,147 Zillow
$772 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,676 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,400 home value, $772/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Farley, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,676
39% below
$22,619 per capita
Home Value
$82,400
71% below
Zillow: $164,147
Median Rent
$772/mo
34% below
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Farley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Farley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
29%
Rent
66%
Poverty
192%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Farley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Farley residents earn a median household income of $45,676 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,619. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,900 business establishments, including 227 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Farley is $82,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,147. Median rent is $772/month, with 28.6% 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 1978.

Education

11.4% of adults in Farley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Farley has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population4,402
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density745/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,676
Per Capita$22,619
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$6,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,400
Rent$772
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$164,147
Housing Units2,044
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,387/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation343 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Farley was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.511 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.