Park Hills, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hamilton County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,155 Population 4,045/sq mi density
$102,112 Median Income $48,650 per capita
$274,200 Home Value $347,488 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
64 Violent Crime/100K 477 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$102,112 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$274,200 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Park Hills, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,112
36% above
$48,650 per capita
Home Value
$274,200
3% below
Zillow: $347,488
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
83% below
477/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.3%
85% above
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Park Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
136%
Home Value
97%
Rent
77%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
185%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Park Hills a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Park Hills residents earn a median household income of $102,112 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,650. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Park Hills is $274,200 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,488. Median rent is $900/month, with 32.7% 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 1949.

Safety & Crime

Park Hills reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 477/100K.

Education

62.3% of adults in Park Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% above the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Park Hills has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,155
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density4,045/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$102,112
Per Capita$48,650
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479

Housing

A+
Home Value$274,200
Rent$900
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$347,488
Housing Units1,478
Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property477/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death9,669/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation807 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41

Did You Know?

The median home in Park Hills was built in 1949.
25.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.