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Mount Olivet, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Robertson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
155 Population 187/sq mi density
$26,786 Median Income $27,911 per capita
$72,100 Home Value $168,908 Zillow
$605 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$26,786 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,100 home value, $605/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Olivet, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,786
64% below
$27,911 per capita
Home Value
$72,100
74% below
Zillow: $168,908
Median Rent
$605/mo
48% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,462/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Mount Olivet Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mount Olivet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
36%
Home Value
26%
Rent
52%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Olivet a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Olivet residents earn a median household income of $26,786 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,911. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 62 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Olivet is $72,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,908. Median rent is $605/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 1948.

Safety & Crime

Mount Olivet reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,462/100K.

Education

24.2% of adults in Mount Olivet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Olivet has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population155
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$26,786
Per Capita$27,911
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$42M
Avg Weekly Wage$740

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,100
Rent$605
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$168,908
Housing Units133
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,462/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,500/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation899 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Mount Olivet was founded in 1851.
The median home in Mount Olivet was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.