Kentucky
Harrodsburg is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 9,126. Residents earn $46,821 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Harrodsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Harrodsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Harrodsburg is $46,821, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Harrodsburg is $145,100, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $738 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Harrodsburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 107 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,270 per 100,000, 67% above the national average.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Harrodsburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,821 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,591 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,139 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,278 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 586 |
| County GDP | $1,146M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,242 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.23% |
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
| Census Median | $145,100 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $235,343 |
| Census Median Rent | $738 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,034 |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,242 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.23% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,738/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Total Violent | 107.4/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 47.7/100K |
| Robbery | 11.9/100K |
| Assault | 47.7/100K |
| Total Property | 3,269.7/100K |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 859.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,291.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 119.3/100K |
| Arson | 23.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.9 inches |
| 21% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 844 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7681°N, 84.8488°W |
| County FIPS | 21167 |
Winner: Republican by 50.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,319/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |