Olive Hill, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Carter County County
Olive Hill, KY
At a Glance
How Olive Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olive Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Olive Hill a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Olive Hill residents earn a median household income of $69,063 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,679. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 645 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olive Hill is $111,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,243. Median rent is $508/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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Olive Hill reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 717/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Olive Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olive Hill has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.