Radcliff, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hardin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,967 Population 1,717/sq mi density
$60,976 Median Income $31,045 per capita
$163,300 Home Value $212,236 Zillow
$965 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
181 Violent Crime/100K 2,017 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$60,976 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,300 home value, $965/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Radcliff, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,976
19% below
$31,045 per capita
Home Value
$163,300
42% below
Zillow: $212,236
Median Rent
$965/mo
17% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
52% below
2,017/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Radcliff Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
58%
Rent
83%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
275%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Radcliff a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Radcliff residents earn a median household income of $60,976 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,045. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Radcliff is $163,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,236. Median rent is $965/month, with 22.5% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Radcliff reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,017/100K.

Education

16.6% of adults in Radcliff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Radcliff has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population22,967
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,717/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans20.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,976
Per Capita$31,045
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$7,341M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,300
Rent$965
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$212,236
Housing Units9,907
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent181/100K
Property2,017/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,822/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation769 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Radcliff was founded in 1919.
The median home in Radcliff was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.