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Mortons Gap, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hopkins County County
Mortons Gap, KY
At a Glance
How Mortons Gap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mortons Gap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mortons Gap a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mortons Gap residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,760. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,209 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mortons Gap is $99,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $53,351. Median rent is $688/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Mortons Gap reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 469/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
6.5% of adults in Mortons Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mortons Gap has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.