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La Center, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · McCracken County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
752 Population 1,233/sq mi density
$53,056 Median Income $22,653 per capita
$88,600 Home Value $119,853 Zillow
$928 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,056 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $928/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

La Center, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,056
29% below
$22,653 per capita
Home Value
$88,600
69% below
Zillow: $119,853
Median Rent
$928/mo
20% below
19.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
37% above
Avg Temperature
58°F
299 sunny days/yr

How La Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
31%
Rent
80%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Center residents earn a median household income of $53,056 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,653. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% 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 La Center is $88,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,853. Median rent is $928/month, with 19.0% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

La Center reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.5% of adults in La Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Center has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population752
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,233/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,056
Per Capita$22,653
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$6,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,600
Rent$928
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$119,853
Housing Units375
Rent Burden19.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity44.1%
Premature Death11,387/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation368 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

La Center was founded in 1903.
The median home in La Center was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.511 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.