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Raceland, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Greenup County County
Raceland, KY
At a Glance
How Raceland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raceland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Raceland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Raceland residents earn a median household income of $61,923 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,704. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 788 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Raceland is $117,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,276. Median rent is $809/month, with 34.4% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Raceland reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 642/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Raceland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raceland has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.