Kentucky
Hawesville is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,221. Residents earn $51,898 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hawesville receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Hawesville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Hawesville is $51,898, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. The poverty rate of 35.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hawesville is $151,100, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $703 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Hawesville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 100 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 697 per 100,000, 64% below the national average.
19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Hawesville 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 49.0 inches, including 10.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,898 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,650 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,546 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,648 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 35.4% |
| 185% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 234 |
| County GDP | $900M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,286 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.51% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Census Median | $151,100 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $206,267 |
| Median List Price | $154,900 |
| Median List Price | $154,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $31 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 81.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $703 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,286 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.51% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,527/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 25.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Total Violent | 99.5/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 99.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 696.5/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 99.5/100K |
| Theft | 497.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 99.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.0 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 478 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8921°N, 86.7555°W |
| County FIPS | 21091 |
Winner: Republican by 47.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 754/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |