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Hustonville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lincoln County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
600 Population 811/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $25,448 per capita
$121,600 Home Value $168,015 Zillow
$358 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
90 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,600 home value, $358/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hustonville, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,625
46% below
$25,448 per capita
Home Value
$121,600
57% below
Zillow: $168,015
Median Rent
$358/mo
69% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
76% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Hustonville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
43%
Rent
31%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hustonville 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

Hustonville residents earn a median household income of $40,625 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,448. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hustonville is $121,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,015. Median rent is $358/month, with 28.1% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Hustonville reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

10.6% of adults in Hustonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hustonville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population600
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density811/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$25,448
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$596M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,600
Rent$358
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$168,015
Housing Units328
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

C
Violent90/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,551/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,086 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute47 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hustonville was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.