At a Glance
Median Income
$45,850
$23,940 per capita
Home Value
$155,500
Zillow: $177,898
Median Rent
$783/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
4,658/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
26.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr
How London Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows London's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is London a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
London residents earn a median household income of $45,850 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,940. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,793 business establishments, including 109 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in London is $155,500 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,898. Median rent is $783/month, with 28.6% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
London reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,658/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in London hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
London has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population7,576
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density598/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,850
Per Capita$23,940
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty26.7%
County GDP$2,967M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,500
Rent$783
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$177,898
Housing Units3,534
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property4,658/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault37/100K
Burglary783/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,253 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in London was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 109 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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