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Georgetown, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Scott County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
38,206 Population 2,160/sq mi density
$78,373 Median Income $35,759 per capita
$244,200 Home Value $333,950 Zillow
$1,199 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
117 Violent Crime/100K 2,846 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$78,373 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$244,200 home value, $1,199/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Georgetown, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,373
4% above
$35,759 per capita
Home Value
$244,200
13% below
Zillow: $333,950
Median Rent
$1,199/mo
3% above
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
117/100K
69% below
2,846/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
4% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Georgetown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
87%
Rent
103%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Georgetown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Georgetown residents earn a median household income of $78,373 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,759. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,819 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Georgetown is $244,200 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,950. Median rent is $1,199/month, with 27.1% 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 2000.

Safety & Crime

Georgetown reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,846/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

32.5% of adults in Georgetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Georgetown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population38,206
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density2,160/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,373
Per Capita$35,759
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$4,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,389

Housing

A+
Home Value$244,200
Rent$1,199
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$333,950
Housing Units15,177
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

F
Violent117/100K
Property2,846/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary256/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,790/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation938 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Georgetown was founded in 1784.
The median home in Georgetown was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.