Melbourne, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan · City

4.2 Great / 5.0
539 Population
$66,458 Median Income
$160,400 Home Value
$638 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
57.2 yrs Median Age
32.9% Bachelor's Degree+
4.2
Overall
4.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.6
Education

People

Population539
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density642/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 91.1%

Economy

4.1/5
Median Income$66,458
Per Capita Income$26,325
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty Rate6.4%
County GDP$10,607M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$160,400
Zillow Value$298,132
Median Rent$638
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$984

Health

ObesityN/A
DiabetesN/A
DepressionN/A
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul32° / 76°
Rain43 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

3.6/5
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.50
Libraries (County)10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Work From Home12.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Melbourne Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$66,458
Home Value$160,400
Median Rent$638
Poverty Rate6.4%
Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
Unemployment2.8%
Avg Temperature54.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population539
Population Density642 per sq mi
Median Age57.2 years
Male42.9%
Female57.1%
Male 42.9%
Female 57.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 91.1% Black 0.4% Hispanic 4.1% Other 4.4%
White91.1%
Black or African American0.4%
Hispanic or Latino4.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.4%

Language

English Only97.0%
Spanish Speakers3.0%
English 97% Spanish 3%

Social Characteristics

Disability21.5%
Health Insurance99.6%

Income

12% below avg
Median Household Income$66,458
Per Capita Income$26,325
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,111
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$82,154

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.8%
Poverty Rate6.4%
Total Establishments (County)5,080
County GDP$10,607M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation354
Healthcare Facilities344
Retail Stores529
Manufacturing163
Total Establishments5,080

Industry Mix

Restaurants 354 Healthcare 344 Retail 529 Manufacturing 163

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$82,154
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,129

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.4 min
Work From Home12.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

43% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$160,400
Zillow Home Value Index$298,132

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied95.7%

Rental Costs

45% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$638

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedroom$984
3 Bedroom$1,277
4 Bedroom$1,442

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,129
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.82%

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage99.6%
Premature Death Rate8,757 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.6 / 10
Exercise Access83.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)344
Restaurants (County)354

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)21

Temperature

32°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation43.4 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation493 ft (150 m)
Land Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density642 per sq mi
Latitude39.0319°
Longitude-84.3707°
County FIPS39025

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.4%
D 31.7%

Republican +35.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
High School+92.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.50

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density642 per sq mi
Land Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)10

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)21

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