Kevil, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · McCracken County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
655 Population 1,149/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $29,414 per capita
$113,500 Home Value $179,597 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, $867/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Kevil, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$29,414 per capita
Home Value
$113,500
60% below
Zillow: $179,597
Median Rent
$867/mo
25% below
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Kevil Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
40%
Rent
75%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kevil a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kevil residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,414. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,900 business establishments, including 227 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kevil is $113,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,597. Median rent is $867/month, with 27.2% 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 1988.

Education

19.7% of adults in Kevil hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kevil has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population655
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,149/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$29,414
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$6,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,500
Rent$867
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$179,597
Housing Units298
Rent Burden27.2%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Premature Death11,387/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation423 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Kevil was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.511 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.