Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Olive Hill is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,488. Residents earn $69,063 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Olive Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Olive Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Olive Hill is $69,063, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Olive Hill is $111,100, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $508 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.
Olive Hill is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,241 per 100,000, 37% below the national average.
17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Olive Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches, including 17.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,063 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,679 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $799 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,810 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 645 |
| County GDP | $671M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,250 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.03% |
| Commute Time | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $111,100 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $141,408 |
| Census Median Rent | $508 |
| 56% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,250 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.03% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Premature Death | 15,655/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 27.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,240.7/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 372.2/100K |
| Theft | 744.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 124.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.8 inches |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 848 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 748/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3058°N, 83.1682°W |
| County FIPS | 21043 |
Winner: Republican by 58.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.8% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 748/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |