Kentucky
Fordsville is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 488. Residents earn $33,750 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fordsville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Fordsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fordsville is $33,750, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. The poverty rate of 29.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Fordsville is $50,000, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $438 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Fordsville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. 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 | $33,750 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,103 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $854 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,304 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.0% |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 516 |
| County GDP | $1,077M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,014 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.03% |
| Commute Time | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $50,000 |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $150,018 |
| Census Median Rent | $438 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,014 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.03% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,567/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.5 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 490 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,084/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6348°N, 86.7183°W |
| County FIPS | 21183 |
Winner: Republican by 60.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.0% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,084/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |