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Salt Lick, KY

Kentucky

Salt Lick is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 290. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
290 Population 372/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $20,760 per capita
$111,300 Home Value $156,771 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $693/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,750
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $111,300
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.9%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $693
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.3%
242% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 28.6%
131% higher than US avg

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

People

Population290
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density372/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$20,760
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$261M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,300
Rent$693
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$156,771
Housing Units176
Rent Burden51.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain50.8 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation666 ft (203 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.0%
Libraries3

Is Salt Lick a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Salt Lick receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Salt Lick has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Salt Lick is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 28.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Salt Lick is $111,300, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $693 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Salt Lick experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches, including 12.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Salt Lick has a population of 290 with a density of 372 people per square mile. The median age is 38.2 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.7%).

Population

290
Total Population
372
People / sq mi
38.2yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 37.9%
Female 62.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Salt Lick vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Salt Lick vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Salt Lick is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Salt Lick vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,750
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,760
Avg Weekly Wage$914
IRS Avg AGI$48,260

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above US avg
Poverty Rate28.6%
131% above US avg
Establishments (County)292
County GDP$261M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare11
Retail31
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,920
45% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Salt Lick is $111,300, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $693 (40% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $156,771.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,300
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$156,771

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$693
40% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.1%
Housing Units176
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,920
45% below US avg
Effective Rate1.73%
Salt Lick 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 50.8 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.8 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall12.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density372/sq mi
Coordinates38.1195°N, 83.6157°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS21011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.3-point margin. 93.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75%
D 23.7%

Winner: Republican by 51.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.9%
56% below US avg
High School+88.4%
Graduate Degree+11.7%
School Test Score5.50
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density372/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities11
Restaurants14
Retail Stores31

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.2%

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