Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Meadow Vale is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 943. Residents earn $87,656 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Meadow Vale receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Meadow Vale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Meadow Vale is $87,656, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Meadow Vale is $280,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,650 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Meadow Vale is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 265 per 100,000, 86% below the national average.
Meadow Vale is a highly educated community — 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Meadow Vale enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 86.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.7% |
| 2% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,656 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,315 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,371 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,007 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,844 |
| County GDP | $78,803M |
| Restaurants | 1,860 |
| Healthcare | 2,672 |
| Retail | 2,571 |
| Manufacturing | 675 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,192 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 27.0% |
| Census Median | $280,500 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,650 |
| 42% above US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,192 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Premature Death | 12,652/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,672 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 264.9/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 264.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 123 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.1 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 660 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2833°N, 85.5725°W |
| County FIPS | 21111 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.5% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,286/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,672 |
| Restaurants | 1,860 |
| Retail Stores | 2,571 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 123 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 27.0% |