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New Castle, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Henry County County
New Castle, KY
At a Glance
How New Castle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Castle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Castle a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Castle residents earn a median household income of $33,833 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,493. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 404 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Castle is $151,500 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,838. Median rent is $704/month, with 38.1% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
New Castle reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 874/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in New Castle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Castle 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 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.