Pineville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Bell County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,906 Population 566/sq mi density
$25,385 Median Income $22,248 per capita
$99,000 Home Value $81,034 Zillow
$375 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
63 Violent Crime/100K 885 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$25,385 median income, 17.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $375/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Pineville, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,385
66% below
$22,248 per capita
Home Value
$99,000
65% below
Zillow: $81,034
Median Rent
$375/mo
68% below
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
83% below
885/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
17.2%
378% above
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Pineville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
34%
Home Value
35%
Rent
32%
Poverty
196%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
478%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pineville a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pineville residents earn a median household income of $25,385 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,248. The unemployment rate stands at 17.2% (378% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 612 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pineville is $99,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $81,034. Median rent is $375/month, with 27.1% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Pineville reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 885/100K.

Education

18.3% of adults in Pineville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pineville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,906
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density566/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

F
Median Income$25,385
Per Capita$22,248
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$997M
Avg Weekly Wage$816

Housing

A
Home Value$99,000
Rent$375
Ownership42.5%
Zillow$81,034
Housing Units827
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

F
Violent63/100K
Property885/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death19,303/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain52.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,668 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute20 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Pineville was founded in 1781.
The median home in Pineville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.