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Mays Lick, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mason County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
97 Population 152/sq mi density
$39,688 Median Income $160,727 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
202 Violent Crime/100K 3,766 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,688 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mays Lick, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,688
47% below
$160,727 per capita
Violent Crime
202/100K
47% below
3,766/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
42.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Mays Lick Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Poverty
341%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mays Lick a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mays Lick residents earn a median household income of $39,688 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $160,727. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 717 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Mays Lick reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,766/100K.

Education

15.2% of adults in Mays Lick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mays Lick has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population97
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans83.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,688
Per Capita$160,727
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty42.3%
County GDP$1,543M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$156,315
Housing Units163
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent202/100K
Property3,766/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,340/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation918 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Broadband53.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Mays Lick was built in 2002.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.544 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.