Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Plum Springs is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 476. Residents earn $63,250 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Plum Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Plum Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Plum Springs is $63,250, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Plum Springs is $148,200, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $992 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Plum Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 92.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.1% |
| 47% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,250 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,224 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $817 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,009 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 186 |
| County GDP | $250M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,111 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.42% |
| Commute Time | 15.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |
| Census Median | $148,200 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $199,206 |
| Census Median Rent | $992 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,111 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.42% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,976/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.5 inches |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 611 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 898/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0228°N, 86.3801°W |
| County FIPS | 21061 |
Winner: Republican by 62.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.5% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 73.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 898/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 15.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |