Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Heritage Creek is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,090. Residents earn $96,696 per year, which is 29% above the national average.
Based on current data, Heritage Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Heritage Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Heritage Creek is $96,696, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Heritage Creek is $245,900, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Heritage Creek is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 90 per 100,000, 95% below the national average.
27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Heritage Creek 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 53.1 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,696 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,446 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,371 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,007 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,844 |
| County GDP | $78,803M |
| Restaurants | 1,860 |
| Healthcare | 2,672 |
| Retail | 2,571 |
| Manufacturing | 675 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,192 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.11% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $245,900 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,192 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.11% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,652/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,672 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 89.8/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 89.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 123 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.1 inches |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 579 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,019/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0907°N, 85.6092°W |
| County FIPS | 21111 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.6% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,019/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,672 |
| Restaurants | 1,860 |
| Retail Stores | 2,571 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 123 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |