Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Irvington is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,129. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Irvington receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Irvington has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Irvington is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 20.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Irvington is $113,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $667 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Irvington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 84 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 334 per 100,000, 83% below the national average.
6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Irvington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,750 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,341 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,952 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 551 |
| County GDP | $1,003M |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 66 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,343 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.95% |
| Commute Time | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |
| Census Median | $113,500 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $144,464 |
| Census Median Rent | $667 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,343 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.95% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,457/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Total Violent | 83.6/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 83.6/100K |
| Total Property | 334.5/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 334.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.6 inches |
| 36% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 644 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8781°N, 86.2855°W |
| County FIPS | 21163 |
Winner: Republican by 52.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.1% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,164/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Retail Stores | 66 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |