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Salt Lick, KY
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Salt Lick, KY
At a Glance
How Salt Lick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salt Lick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Salt Lick a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Salt Lick residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,760. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 292 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salt Lick is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,771. Median rent is $693/month, with 51.0% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Salt Lick reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 445/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Salt Lick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.