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Irvine, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Estill County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,811 Population 1,925/sq mi density
$36,292 Median Income $20,748 per capita
$123,400 Home Value $124,655 Zillow
$639 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
87 Violent Crime/100K 390 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,292 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$123,400 home value, $639/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Irvine, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,292
52% below
$20,748 per capita
Home Value
$123,400
56% below
Zillow: $124,655
Median Rent
$639/mo
45% below
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
77% below
390/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Irvine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
44%
Rent
55%
Poverty
187%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Irvine a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Irvine residents earn a median household income of $36,292 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,748. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 264 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Irvine is $123,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,655. Median rent is $639/month, with 27.1% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Irvine reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 390/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.3% of adults in Irvine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Irvine has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,811
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,925/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,292
Per Capita$20,748
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$292M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,400
Rent$639
Ownership41.8%
Zillow$124,655
Housing Units1,545
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

F
Violent87/100K
Property390/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault87/100K
Burglary173/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation657 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Irvine was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.