Kentucky
Pembroke is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 817. Residents earn $69,196 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pembroke receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Pembroke offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pembroke is $69,196, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Pembroke is $190,600, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $909 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Pembroke is below the national average at 227 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 908 per 100,000, 54% below the national average.
21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Pembroke enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,196 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,293 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $919 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,227 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 323 |
| County GDP | $569M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,879 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.99% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
| Census Median | $190,600 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $271,723 |
| Median List Price | $199,900 |
| Median List Price | $199,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $147 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.3% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $909 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,879 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.99% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,430/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Total Violent | 227.0/100K |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 227.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 908.1/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 227.0/100K |
| Theft | 454.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 227.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 567 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 736/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7745°N, 87.3595°W |
| County FIPS | 21219 |
Winner: Republican by 57.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.0% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 736/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |