Kentucky
Maysville is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 8,778. Residents earn $41,923 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Maysville receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Maysville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Maysville is $41,923, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Maysville is $152,100, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Maysville is below the national average at 202 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,766 per 100,000, 92% above the national average.
21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Maysville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,923 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,717 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $964 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,514 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 717 |
| County GDP | $1,543M |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 89 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,010 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.98% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $152,100 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $156,315 |
| Median List Price | $150,500 |
| Median List Price | $150,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $116 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.3% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,010 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.98% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Premature Death | 12,340/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Total Violent | 202.4/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 89.9/100K |
| Robbery | 33.7/100K |
| Assault | 78.7/100K |
| Total Property | 3,766.2/100K |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 764.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,979.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 22.5/100K |
| Arson | 11.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.3 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 836 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 19.0 sq mi (49.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6500°N, 83.7930°W |
| County FIPS | 21161 |
Winner: Republican by 43.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.7% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Total Area | 19.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Retail Stores | 89 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |