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Guthrie, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Todd County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,377 Population 586/sq mi density
$34,803 Median Income $20,108 per capita
$122,200 Home Value $192,588 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$34,803 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$122,200 home value, $827/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Guthrie, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,803
54% below
$20,108 per capita
Home Value
$122,200
57% below
Zillow: $192,588
Median Rent
$827/mo
29% below
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
429/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
75% below
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Guthrie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
46%
Home Value
43%
Rent
71%
Poverty
250%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
236%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Guthrie 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

Guthrie residents earn a median household income of $34,803 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,108. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 323 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Guthrie is $122,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,588. Median rent is $827/month, with 33.3% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Guthrie reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 429/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

8.4% of adults in Guthrie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Guthrie has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,377
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density586/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$34,803
Per Capita$20,108
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$569M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,200
Rent$827
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$192,588
Housing Units652
Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property429/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary143/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,430/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation540 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute24 min
Broadband71.7%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Guthrie was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.