Kentucky
Leitchfield is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 6,434. Residents earn $47,168 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Leitchfield receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Leitchfield has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Leitchfield is $47,168, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Leitchfield is $156,700, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $588 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Leitchfield is below the national average at 219 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,575 per 100,000, 82% above the national average.
10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Leitchfield enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,168 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,084 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $847 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,508 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 687 |
| County GDP | $997M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 64 |
| Retail | 95 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,458 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.57% |
| Commute Time | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $156,700 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $168,639 |
| Census Median Rent | $588 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,458 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.57% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.5% |
| Premature Death | 13,589/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 27.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Total Violent | 218.9/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 58.4/100K |
| Robbery | 14.6/100K |
| Assault | 145.9/100K |
| Total Property | 3,574.6/100K |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 890.0/100K |
| Theft | 2,494.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 189.7/100K |
| Arson | 14.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.9 inches |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 598/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4862°N, 86.2847°W |
| County FIPS | 21085 |
Winner: Republican by 61.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.9% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 598/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |