Kentucky
Guthrie is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,377. Residents earn $34,803 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
Based on current data, Guthrie receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Guthrie has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Guthrie is $34,803, 54% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 31.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Guthrie is $122,200, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $827 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Guthrie is below the national average at 210 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,047 per 100,000, 47% below the national average.
8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Guthrie enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,803 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,108 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $919 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,227 |
| Unemployment | 8.5% |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 31.0% |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 323 |
| County GDP | $569M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,879 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.54% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
| Census Median | $122,200 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $192,588 |
| Census Median Rent | $827 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,879 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.54% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,430/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Total Violent | 209.5/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 69.8/100K |
| Robbery | 139.7/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,047.5/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 488.8/100K |
| Theft | 349.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 209.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.1 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 540 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6513°N, 87.1715°W |
| County FIPS | 21219 |
Winner: Republican by 57.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.4% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |