Greenville, KY

Kentucky

Greenville is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 4,435. Residents earn $70,401 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,435 Population 863/sq mi density
$70,401 Median Income $40,230 per capita
$118,500 Home Value $144,130 Zillow
$666 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
113 Violent Crime/100K 431 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,401 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,500 home value, $666/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K (70% below avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,401
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $118,500
58% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 113/100K
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.6%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent $666
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.4%
16% higher than US avg

How Greenville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,435
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density863/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,401
Per Capita$40,230
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$1,544M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,500
Rent$666
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$144,130

Crime

F
Violent113/100K
Property431/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary45/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation461 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+89.0%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Is Greenville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Greenville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Greenville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Greenville is $70,401, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Greenville is $118,500, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $666 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Greenville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 113 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 431 per 100,000, 78% below the national average.

Education

24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Greenville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Greenville has a population of 4,435 with a density of 863 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.1%), with 5.2% Black.

Population

4,435
Total Population
863
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
5.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Greenville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Greenville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Greenville is $70,401, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Greenville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,401
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,230
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
IRS Avg AGI$54,215

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.4%
16% above US avg
Establishments (County)747
County GDP$1,544M

Business (County)

Restaurants58
Healthcare69
Retail109
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,375
32% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.00%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Work from Home0.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Greenville is $118,500, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $666 (43% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $144,130.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,500
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$144,130
Median List Price$139,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$139,900
$/Sq Ft$102
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio91.5%
Price Drops8.3%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$666
43% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,375
32% below US avg
Effective Rate2.00%

Health Metrics: Greenville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Premature Death12,123/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access61.4%
Healthcare Facilities69
Greenville has a violent crime rate of 113 per 100,000 residents, 70% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 431 per 100,000 (78% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Greenville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent113.4/100K
70% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape22.7/100K
Robbery22.7/100K
Assault68.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property431.0/100K
78% below US avg
Burglary45.4/100K
Theft294.9/100K
Vehicle Theft90.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Greenville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.8 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall4.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation461 ft (141 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density863/sq mi
Coordinates37.2105°N, 87.1776°W
County FIPS21177
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.3%

Winner: Republican by 54.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.6%
27% below US avg
High School+89.0%
School Test Score5.50
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density863/sq mi
Total Area5.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities69
Restaurants58
Retail Stores109

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Work from Home0.1%

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