At a Glance
Median Income
$53,711
$30,199 per capita
Home Value
$202,400
Zillow: $272,648
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
15.1% smoking rate
How New Salisbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Salisbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Salisbury a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Salisbury residents earn a median household income of $53,711 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,199. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 750 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Salisbury is $202,400 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,648. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
16.7% of adults in New Salisbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Salisbury has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population518
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,711
Per Capita$30,199
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$1,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,400
Rent
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$272,648
Housing Units314
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation718 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute39 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in New Salisbury was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.