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Ravenna, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Estill County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
632 Population 2,039/sq mi density
$36,979 Median Income $19,448 per capita
$84,300 Home Value $98,700 Zillow
$843 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$36,979 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,300 home value, $843/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Ravenna, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,979
51% below
$19,448 per capita
Home Value
$84,300
70% below
Zillow: $98,700
Median Rent
$843/mo
28% below
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
712/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
70.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
32.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Ravenna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
30%
Rent
72%
Poverty
265%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ravenna 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

Ravenna residents earn a median household income of $36,979 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,448. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 264 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ravenna is $84,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,700. Median rent is $843/month, with 23.5% 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 1944.

Safety & Crime

Ravenna reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 712/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

9.3% of adults in Ravenna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 70.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ravenna has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population632
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density2,039/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,979
Per Capita$19,448
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty32.9%
County GDP$292M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,300
Rent$843
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$98,700
Housing Units344
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property712/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary178/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation696 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+70.0%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Ravenna was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.