Lancaster, KY

Kentucky · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.6 Fair / 5.0
3,960 Population
$45,795 Median Income
$134,700 Home Value
$768 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
158 Violent Crime / 100K
33.4 yrs Median Age
12.7% Bachelor's Degree+
2.6
Overall
2.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.0
Education

People

Population3,960
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,571/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 83.5%

Economy

2.2/5
Median Income$45,795
Per Capita Income$22,431
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty Rate21.3%
County GDP$432M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$134,700
Zillow Value$268,929
Median Rent$768
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$984

Health

ObesityN/A
DiabetesN/A
DepressionN/A
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime158/100K
Property Crime3,062/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft105.6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul33° / 76°
Rain48 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+81.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.50
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute29 min
Work From Home9.1%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Lancaster Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$45,795
Home Value$134,700
Median Rent$768
Poverty Rate21.3%
Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
Unemployment7.9%
Violent Crime158.4 /100K
Avg Temperature55.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,960
Population Density1,571 per sq mi
Median Age33.4 years
Male42.1%
Female57.9%
Male 42.1%
Female 57.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 83.5% Black 8.1% Hispanic 0.7% Other 7.7%
White83.5%
Black or African American8.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.7%

Language

English Only99.4%
Spanish Speakers0.6%
English 99.4% Spanish 0.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.9%
Health Insurance91.3%

Income

39% below avg
Median Household Income$45,795
Per Capita Income$22,431
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$930
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$62,265

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate7.9%
Poverty Rate21.3%
Total Establishments (County)424
County GDP$432M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation17
Healthcare Facilities22
Retail Stores32
Manufacturing9
Total Establishments424

Industry Mix

Restaurants 17 Healthcare 22 Retail 32 Manufacturing 9

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$62,265
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,940

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time29.1 min
Work From Home9.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

52% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$134,700
Zillow Home Value Index$268,929

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied51.5%

Rental Costs

34% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$768

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedroom$984
3 Bedroom$1,277
4 Bedroom$1,442

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,940
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.18%

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.3%
Premature Death Rate11,374 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Exercise Access33.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)22
Restaurants (County)17

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime158.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape52.8 /100K
Robbery52.8 /100K
Aggravated Assault52.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,062.3 /100K
Burglary765.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,191.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft105.6 /100K
Arson52.8 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

33°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Average55.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation47.9 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density1,571 per sq mi
Latitude37.6170°
Longitude-84.5818°
County FIPS21079

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.5%
D 19.3%

Republican +60.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
High School+81.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.50

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density1,571 per sq mi
Land Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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