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Philpot, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Daviess County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,098 Population 335/sq mi density
$85,833 Median Income $50,385 per capita
$242,100 Home Value $259,548 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
208 Violent Crime/100K 3,839 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$85,833 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Philpot, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,833
14% above
$50,385 per capita
Home Value
$242,100
14% below
Zillow: $259,548
Violent Crime
208/100K
45% below
3,839/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
26% above
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
114%
Home Value
86%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
126%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Philpot a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.1% (42% 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 $259,548. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Philpot reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,839/100K.

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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,098
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density335/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,833
Per Capita$50,385
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$6,151M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Housing

A+
Home Value$242,100
Rent
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$259,548
Housing Units379
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent208/100K
Property3,839/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death9,962/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.