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Gamaliel, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Monroe County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
359 Population 454/sq mi density
$37,000 Median Income $25,840 per capita
$82,800 Home Value $126,434 Zillow
$744 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$37,000 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,800 home value, $744/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Gamaliel, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,000
51% below
$25,840 per capita
Home Value
$82,800
71% below
Zillow: $126,434
Median Rent
$744/mo
36% below
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Gamaliel Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
29%
Rent
64%
Poverty
158%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gamaliel a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gamaliel residents earn a median household income of $37,000 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,840. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 302 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gamaliel is $82,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,434. Median rent is $744/month, with 27.2% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Gamaliel reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.8% of adults in Gamaliel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gamaliel has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population359
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density454/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,000
Per Capita$25,840
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$455M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,800
Rent$744
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$126,434
Housing Units229
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,281/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation826 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute34 min
Broadband71.7%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Gamaliel was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.