Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Raceland is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 2,173. Residents earn $61,923 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Raceland receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Raceland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Raceland is $61,923, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 23.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Raceland is $117,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $809 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Raceland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 42 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 673 per 100,000, 66% below the national average.
22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Raceland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,923 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,704 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $921 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,170 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 788 |
| County GDP | $1,075M |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 61 |
| Retail | 101 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,310 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.66% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $117,800 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $137,276 |
| Median List Price | $154,950 |
| Median List Price | $154,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $96 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.2% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $809 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,310 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.66% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,737/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Total Violent | 42.1/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 42.1/100K |
| Total Property | 673.4/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 168.4/100K |
| Theft | 463.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 42.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 13% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 876/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5374°N, 82.7388°W |
| County FIPS | 21089 |
Winner: Republican by 50.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.4% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 876/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Retail Stores | 101 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |