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Loretto, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Marion County County
Loretto, KY
At a Glance
How Loretto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Loretto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Loretto a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Loretto residents earn a median household income of $59,028 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,236. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 534 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Loretto is $178,300 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,817. Median rent is $775/month, with 23.8% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Loretto reports 177 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,822/100K.
Education
9.9% of adults in Loretto hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Loretto has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.