At a Glance
Median Income
$45,926
$30,063 per capita
Home Value
$134,300
Zillow: $168,305
Median Rent
$827/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
3,799/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Paoli Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paoli's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paoli 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
Paoli residents earn a median household income of $45,926 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,063. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paoli is $134,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,305. Median rent is $827/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Paoli reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,799/100K.
Education
13.2% of adults in Paoli hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paoli has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,274
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density875/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,926
Per Capita$30,063
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,300
Rent$827
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$168,305
Housing Units1,655
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property3,799/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,621/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation611 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Paoli was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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