Kuttawa, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lyon County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
594 Population 271/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $34,885 per capita
$268,900 Home Value $219,891 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$268,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kuttawa, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$34,885 per capita
Home Value
$268,900
5% below
Zillow: $219,891
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Kuttawa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
95%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kuttawa a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kuttawa residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,885. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 283 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kuttawa is $268,900 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,891. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

24.2% of adults in Kuttawa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kuttawa has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population594
Median Age65.4 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$34,885
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$332M
Avg Weekly Wage$890

Housing

A
Home Value$268,900
Rent
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$219,891
Housing Units395
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death8,310/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain53.1 in/yr
Elevation540 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Kuttawa was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.