Sacramento, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · McLean County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
373 Population 867/sq mi density
$25,455 Median Income $18,562 per capita
$80,800 Home Value $140,056 Zillow
$525 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$25,455 median income, 27.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$80,800 home value, $525/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Sacramento, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,455
66% below
$18,562 per capita
Home Value
$80,800
71% below
Zillow: $140,056
Median Rent
$525/mo
55% below
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
27.9%
675% above
38.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Sacramento Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
34%
Home Value
29%
Rent
45%
Poverty
310%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
775%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sacramento a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sacramento residents earn a median household income of $25,455 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,562. The unemployment rate stands at 27.9% (675% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 248 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sacramento is $80,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,056. Median rent is $525/month, with 37.5% 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 1970.

Education

11.6% of adults in Sacramento hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sacramento has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population373
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density867/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

F
Median Income$25,455
Per Capita$18,562
Unemployment27.9%
Poverty38.5%
County GDP$345M
Avg Weekly Wage$847

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,800
Rent$525
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$140,056
Housing Units245
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death8,600/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation499 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute39 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Sacramento was founded in 1860.
The median home in Sacramento was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.