At a Glance
Median Income
$41,458
$20,993 per capita
Home Value
$66,700
Zillow: $76,205
Median Rent
$708/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
21.7% smoking rate
How Karnak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Karnak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Karnak a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Karnak residents earn a median household income of $41,458 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,993. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Karnak is $66,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $76,205. Median rent is $708/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
17.1% of adults in Karnak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Karnak has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population507
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density280/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,458
Per Capita$20,993
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$329M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,700
Rent$708
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$76,205
Housing Units176
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,591/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
Elevation342 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Karnak was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.