Nortonville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hopkins County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
949 Population 818/sq mi density
$47,946 Median Income $23,987 per capita
$66,800 Home Value $114,457 Zillow
$821 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$47,946 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,800 home value, $821/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Nortonville, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,946
36% below
$23,987 per capita
Home Value
$66,800
76% below
Zillow: $114,457
Median Rent
$821/mo
29% below
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Nortonville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
24%
Rent
71%
Poverty
158%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
283%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nortonville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nortonville residents earn a median household income of $47,946 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,987. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,209 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nortonville is $66,800 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,457. Median rent is $821/month, with 23.2% 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 1971.

Education

7.2% of adults in Nortonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nortonville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population949
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density818/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,946
Per Capita$23,987
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$2,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,800
Rent$821
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$114,457
Housing Units453
Rent Burden23.2%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,560/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation406 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Nortonville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.