Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Goose Creek is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 300. Residents earn $112,083 per year, which is 49% above the national average.
Based on current data, Goose Creek receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, strong internet connectivity. Goose Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Goose Creek is $112,083, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Goose Creek among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Goose Creek is $326,900, 16% above the national median. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Goose Creek is a highly educated community — 57.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Goose Creek enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,083 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,808 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,371 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,007 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,844 |
| County GDP | $78,803M |
| Restaurants | 1,860 |
| Healthcare | 2,672 |
| Retail | 2,571 |
| Manufacturing | 675 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,192 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.59% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.1% |
| Census Median | $326,900 |
| 16% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,192 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.59% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,652/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,672 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 123 |
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.1 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 649 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2934°N, 85.5896°W |
| County FIPS | 21111 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.2% |
| 70% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,000/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,672 |
| Restaurants | 1,860 |
| Retail Stores | 2,571 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 123 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.1% |