At a Glance
Median Income
$46,774
$30,945 per capita
Home Value
$110,400
Zillow: $239,553
Median Rent
$744/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
18.4% smoking rate
How Gentryville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gentryville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gentryville 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
Gentryville residents earn a median household income of $46,774 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,945. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gentryville is $110,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,553. Median rent is $744/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
5.7% of adults in Gentryville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gentryville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population310
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density795/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,774
Per Capita$30,945
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,400
Rent$744
Ownership47.4%
Zillow$239,553
Housing Units165
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation435 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband45.1%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Gentryville was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.