Greensburg, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Green County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,218 Population 1,093/sq mi density
$37,321 Median Income $20,774 per capita
$117,700 Home Value $184,773 Zillow
$578 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
222 Violent Crime/100K 1,155 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$37,321 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$117,700 home value, $578/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Greensburg, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,321
50% below
$20,774 per capita
Home Value
$117,700
58% below
Zillow: $184,773
Median Rent
$578/mo
50% below
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
222/100K
42% below
1,155/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
211% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Greensburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
42%
Rent
50%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
311%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greensburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greensburg residents earn a median household income of $37,321 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,774. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 244 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greensburg is $117,700 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,773. Median rent is $578/month, with 25.1% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Greensburg reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,155/100K.

Education

12.5% of adults in Greensburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greensburg has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,218
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,093/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,321
Per Capita$20,774
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$239M
Avg Weekly Wage$818

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,700
Rent$578
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$184,773
Housing Units906
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

F
Violent222/100K
Property1,155/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,040/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation642 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Greensburg was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.