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Fincastle, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Oldham County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
606 Population 2,886/sq mi density
$85,500 Median Income $41,377 per capita
$253,300 Home Value $305,615 Zillow
$1,542 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$85,500 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$253,300 home value, $1,542/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fincastle, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,500
14% above
$41,377 per capita
Home Value
$253,300
10% below
Zillow: $305,615
Median Rent
$1,542/mo
33% above
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,366/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.7%
33% above
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Fincastle Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
90%
Rent
133%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
133%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fincastle a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fincastle residents earn a median household income of $85,500 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,377. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,480 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fincastle is $253,300 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,615. Median rent is $1,542/month, with 19.5% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Fincastle reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,366/100K.

Education

44.7% of adults in Fincastle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fincastle has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population606
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density2,886/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,500
Per Capita$41,377
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$3,011M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,311

Housing

A+
Home Value$253,300
Rent$1,542
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$305,615
Housing Units251
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,366/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death5,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation719 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.7%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Fincastle was founded in 1974.
The median home in Fincastle was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.