At a Glance
Median Income
$85,833
$50,385 per capita
Home Value
$242,100
Zillow: $279,630
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
6.8% poverty rate
How Philpot Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Philpot's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Philpot a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Philpot residents earn a median household income of $85,833 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,385. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,566 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Philpot is $242,100 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,630. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
42.6% of adults in Philpot hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Philpot has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,098
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density335/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,833
Per Capita$50,385
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$6,151M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$242,100
Rent
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$279,630
Housing Units379
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Premature Death9,962/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation466 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.6%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute17 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Philpot was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.