Providence, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Webster County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,861 Population 474/sq mi density
$53,208 Median Income $27,024 per capita
$66,800 Home Value $106,815 Zillow
$623 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,208 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,800 home value, $623/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Providence, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,208
29% below
$27,024 per capita
Home Value
$66,800
76% below
Zillow: $106,815
Median Rent
$623/mo
46% below
14.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Providence Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
24%
Rent
54%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Providence a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Providence residents earn a median household income of $53,208 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,024. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Providence is $66,800 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,815. Median rent is $623/month, with 14.7% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Providence reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 214/100K.

Education

16.0% of adults in Providence hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Providence has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,861
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,208
Per Capita$27,024
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,800
Rent$623
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$106,815
Housing Units1,644
Rent Burden14.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property214/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death15,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation421 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Providence was founded in 1840.
The median home in Providence was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.