Fordsville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Ohio County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
488 Population 1,084/sq mi density
$33,750 Median Income $17,103 per capita
$50,000 Home Value $151,010 Zillow
$438 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, $438/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fordsville, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,750
55% below
$17,103 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
82% below
Zillow: $151,010
Median Rent
$438/mo
62% below
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Fordsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
18%
Rent
38%
Poverty
234%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fordsville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fordsville residents earn a median household income of $33,750 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,103. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 516 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fordsville is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,010. Median rent is $438/month, with 26.0% 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 1979.

Education

7.0% of adults in Fordsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fordsville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population488
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,084/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,750
Per Capita$17,103
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$1,077M
Avg Weekly Wage$854

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent$438
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$151,010
Housing Units237
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,567/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation490 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Fordsville was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.