Kentucky
Mortons Gap is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 746. Residents earn $38,750 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mortons Gap receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Mortons Gap offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mortons Gap is $38,750, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mortons Gap is $99,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mortons Gap 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 469 per 100,000, 76% below the national average.
6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Mortons Gap enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,750 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,760 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,054 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,081 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,209 |
| County GDP | $2,661M |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Healthcare | 125 |
| Retail | 164 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,074 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.11% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $99,000 |
| 65% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $688 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,074 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.11% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,560/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 125 |
| 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 | 468.9/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 468.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.2 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 426 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 632/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2422°N, 87.4675°W |
| County FIPS | 21107 |
Winner: Republican by 50.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.5% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 632/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 125 |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Retail Stores | 164 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |