At a Glance
Median Income
$23,958
$17,643 per capita
Median Rent
$705/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
60.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Poplar Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poplar Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poplar Hills 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
Poplar Hills residents earn a median household income of $23,958 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,643. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 60.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Poplar Hills reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Poplar Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poplar Hills has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population623
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density20,767/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$23,958
Per Capita$17,643
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty60.2%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
C+
Home Value
Rent$705
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$136,218
Housing Units377
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation471 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute18 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Poplar Hills was founded in 1983.
The median home in Poplar Hills was built in 1971.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.
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