Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Muldraugh is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,164. Residents earn $47,059 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Muldraugh receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Muldraugh has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Muldraugh is $47,059, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Muldraugh is $77,300, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $909 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Muldraugh is below the national average at 187 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,495 per 100,000, 24% below the national average.
4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Muldraugh enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,059 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,521 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,006 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,787 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,788 |
| County GDP | $3,824M |
| Restaurants | 103 |
| Healthcare | 130 |
| Retail | 185 |
| Manufacturing | 58 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,555 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.60% |
| Commute Time | 36.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |
| Census Median | $77,300 |
| 73% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $59 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $909 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,555 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.60% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,263/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Total Violent | 186.9/100K |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 186.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,495.3/100K |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 280.4/100K |
| Theft | 841.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 373.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.6 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9366°N, 85.9915°W |
| County FIPS | 21029 |
Winner: Republican by 51 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.1% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,238/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Restaurants | 103 |
| Retail Stores | 185 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 36.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |