At a Glance
Median Income
$39,688
$160,727 per capita
Violent Crime
202/100K
3,766/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
42.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
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)
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.