Mentor, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

Mentor is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 234. Residents earn $99,125 per year, which is 32% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
234 Population 312/sq mi density
$99,125 Median Income $43,506 per capita
$196,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$99,125 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,200 home value
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $99,125
32% higher than US avg
Home Value $196,200
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.0%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.3%
8% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How Mentor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population234
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$99,125
Per Capita$43,506
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$5,048M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation509 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+94.7%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute37 min
Broadband95.0%
Libraries4

Is Mentor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mentor receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Mentor stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mentor is $99,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Mentor among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mentor is $196,200, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Mentor 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 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Mentor has a population of 234 with a density of 312 people per square mile. The median age is 35.5 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

234
Total Population
312
People / sq mi
35.5yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Mentor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.0%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.0%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mentor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mentor is $99,125, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Mentor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$99,125
32% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,506
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104
IRS Avg AGI$86,446

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,434
County GDP$5,048M

Business (County)

Restaurants246
Healthcare174
Retail237
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,718
63% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.7 min
Work from Home13.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Mentor is $196,200, 30% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$196,200
30% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,718
63% above US avg
Effective Rate2.91%

Health Metrics: Mentor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Premature Death8,183/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access91.8%
Healthcare Facilities174

Crime Rates: Mentor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Mentor has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.2 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density312/sq mi
Coordinates38.8908°N, 84.2482°W
County FIPS21037
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.7-point margin. 95.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 19.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.0%
8% below US avg
High School+94.7%
School Test Score5.50
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density312/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities174
Restaurants246
Retail Stores237

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.7 min
Work from Home13.8%

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