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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $99,125 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,506 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,104 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,446 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,434 |
| County GDP | $5,048M |
| Restaurants | 246 |
| Healthcare | 174 |
| Retail | 237 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,718 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.91% |
| Commute Time | 36.7 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |
| Census Median | $196,200 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,718 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.91% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,183/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 174 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8908°N, 84.2482°W |
| County FIPS | 21037 |
Winner: Republican by 19.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.0% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 174 |
| Restaurants | 246 |
| Retail Stores | 237 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 36.7 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |