Gilbertsville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lyon County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
405 Population 397/sq mi density
$101,100 Home Value $248,431 Zillow
$657 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gilbertsville, KY

At a Glance

Home Value
$101,100
64% below
Zillow: $248,431
Median Rent
$657/mo
44% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
81.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Gilbertsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
36%
Rent
56%
Poverty
659%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gilbertsville a Good Place to Live?

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4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gilbertsville is $101,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,431. Median rent is $657/month, with 51.0% 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 1982.

Education

0.0% of adults in Gilbertsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gilbertsville 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 49.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population405
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density397/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$10,922
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty81.7%
County GDP$332M
Avg Weekly Wage$890

Housing

Home Value$101,100
Rent$657
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$248,431
Housing Units242
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death8,310/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation348 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Broadband61.5%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gilbertsville was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.