Hickman, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Fulton County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
2,033 Population 573/sq mi density
$68,700 Home Value $84,442 Zillow
$414 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
219 Violent Crime/100K 263 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
219 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hickman, KY

At a Glance

Home Value
$68,700
76% below
Zillow: $84,442
Median Rent
$414/mo
64% below
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
219/100K
42% below
263/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
72.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
29.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Hickman Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
24%
Rent
36%
Poverty
240%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
219%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hickman a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hickman is $68,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,442. Median rent is $414/month, with 33.9% 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

Hickman reports 219 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 263/100K.

Education

13.9% of adults in Hickman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 72.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hickman has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,033
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density573/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$16,489
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty29.8%
County GDP$286M
Avg Weekly Wage$810

Housing

Home Value$68,700
Rent$414
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$84,442
Housing Units963
Rent Burden33.9%

Crime

F
Violent219/100K
Property263/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Premature Death17,913/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
Elevation389 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+72.7%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Hickman was founded in 1819.
The median home in Hickman was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.