Pippa Passes, KY

Kentucky

Pippa Passes is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 472.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
472 Population 1,049/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $13,471 per capita
N/A Home Value $54,817 Zillow
$311 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 78.1%
132% higher than US avg
Median Rent $311
73% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Pippa Passes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population472
Median Age20.6 yrs
Density1,049/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$13,471
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$274M
Commute10 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
Rent$311
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$54,817

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation1,080 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+78.1%
High School+99.0%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute10 min
Broadband69.0%
Libraries1

Is Pippa Passes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pippa Passes receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Pippa Passes stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $311 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

Pippa Passes is a highly educated community — 78.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Pippa Passes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Pippa Passes has a population of 472 with a density of 1,049 people per square mile. The median age is 20.6 years, 47% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.9%), with 2.3% Hispanic, 8.7% Black.

Population

472
Total Population
1,049
People / sq mi
20.6yrs
Median Age
47% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Pippa Passes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.9%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.1%
40% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pippa Passes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pippa Passes is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes.

Income: Pippa Passes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$13,471
Avg Weekly Wage$801
IRS Avg AGI$50,676

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)312
County GDP$274M

Business (County)

Restaurants8
Healthcare24
Retail36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,333
33% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time10.2 min
Work from Home7.1%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $311 (73% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $54,817.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$54,817

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$311
73% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied7.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,333
33% below US avg

Health Metrics: Pippa Passes vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.1%
Premature Death20,881/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access13.2%
Healthcare Facilities24

Crime Rates: Pippa Passes vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Pippa Passes has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches
33% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,080 ft (329 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,049/sq mi
Coordinates37.3342°N, 82.8733°W
County FIPS21119
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 78.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (132% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 59.2-point margin. 69.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.8%
D 19.7%

Winner: Republican by 59.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+78.1%
132% above US avg
High School+99.0%
School Test Score5.50
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density1,049/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities24
Restaurants8
Retail Stores36

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute10.2 min
Work from Home7.1%

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