At a Glance
Median Income
$47,059
$34,521 per capita
Home Value
$77,300
Zillow: $118,390
Median Rent
$909/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
696/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Muldraugh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Muldraugh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Muldraugh a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Muldraugh residents earn a median household income of $47,059 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,521. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,788 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Muldraugh is $77,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,390. Median rent is $909/month, with 25.4% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Muldraugh reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 696/100K.
Education
4.1% of adults in Muldraugh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Muldraugh has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,164
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density2,238/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,059
Per Capita$34,521
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$3,824M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,006
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,300
Rent$909
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$118,390
Housing Units576
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent99/100K
Property696/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation741 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute37 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Muldraugh was built in 1967.
20.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.