Sadieville, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

Sadieville is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 385. Residents earn $59,688 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
385 Population 356/sq mi density
$59,688 Median Income $28,686 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $317,665 Zillow
$900 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,688 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,688
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $158,300
44% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.4%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

How Sadieville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population385
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density356/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,688
Per Capita$28,686
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$4,504M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$317,665

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property311/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary311/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation902 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+92.3%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Libraries2

Is Sadieville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sadieville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 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 below-average incomes. Sadieville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sadieville is $59,688, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sadieville is $158,300, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Sadieville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 311 per 100,000, 84% below the national average.

Education

24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Sadieville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Sadieville has a population of 385 with a density of 356 people per square mile. The median age is 28.9 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.4%).

Population

385
Total Population
356
People / sq mi
28.9yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Sadieville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sadieville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sadieville is $59,688, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Sadieville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,688
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,686
Avg Weekly Wage$1,389
IRS Avg AGI$78,016

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,819
County GDP$4,504M

Business (County)

Restaurants122
Healthcare145
Retail141
Manufacturing48

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,082
12% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Sadieville is $158,300, 44% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $317,665.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$158,300
44% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$317,665

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$109
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio89.1%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,082
12% below US avg
Effective Rate1.95%

Health Metrics: Sadieville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Premature Death8,790/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access65.7%
Healthcare Facilities145
Sadieville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 311 per 100,000 (84% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Sadieville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property310.6/100K
84% below US avg
Burglary310.6/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Sadieville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density356/sq mi
Coordinates38.3878°N, 84.5513°W
County FIPS21209
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63%
D 35.3%

Winner: Republican by 27.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.4%
28% below US avg
High School+92.3%
School Test Score5.50
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density356/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities145
Restaurants122
Retail Stores141

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Work from Home5.4%

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