At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$24,475 per capita
Home Value
$137,100
Zillow: $226,953
Median Rent
$907/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
2,285/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Hodgenville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hodgenville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hodgenville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hodgenville residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,475. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 327 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hodgenville is $137,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,953. Median rent is $907/month, with 27.4% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Hodgenville reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,285/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Hodgenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hodgenville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,262
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,406/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$24,475
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$314M
Avg Weekly Wage$883
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,100
Rent$907
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$226,953
Housing Units1,208
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property2,285/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary803/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,355/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation768 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Hodgenville was founded in 1839.
The median home in Hodgenville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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