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Massac, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · McCracken County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,937 Population 1,222/sq mi density
$75,103 Median Income $36,010 per capita
$215,000 Home Value $191,626 Zillow
$869 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
320 Violent Crime/100K 5,428 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,103 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$215,000 home value, $869/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Massac, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,103
0% below
$36,010 per capita
Home Value
$215,000
24% below
Zillow: $191,626
Median Rent
$869/mo
25% below
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
320/100K
16% below
5,428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
18% above
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
Avg Temperature
59°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Massac Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
76%
Rent
75%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
84%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Massac 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

Massac residents earn a median household income of $75,103 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,010. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% 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 Massac is $215,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,626. Median rent is $869/month, with 32.0% 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 1985.

Safety & Crime

Massac reports 320 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,428/100K.

Education

39.8% of adults in Massac hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Massac has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population4,937
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density1,222/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,103
Per Capita$36,010
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$6,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$215,000
Rent$869
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$191,626
Housing Units1,987
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

F
Violent320/100K
Property5,428/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Premature Death11,387/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation468 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Massac was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.511 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% 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.