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Salvisa, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mercer County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
151 Population 82/sq mi density
$68,958 Median Income $20,804 per capita
$128,800 Home Value $281,913 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
90 Violent Crime/100K 728 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$68,958 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Salvisa, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,958
8% below
$20,804 per capita
Home Value
$128,800
54% below
Zillow: $281,913
Violent Crime
90/100K
76% below
728/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
8% above
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
29.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Salvisa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
46%
Poverty
237%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
253%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Salvisa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Salvisa residents earn a median household income of $68,958 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,804. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 586 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Salvisa is $128,800 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,913. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Salvisa reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 728/100K.

Education

36.4% of adults in Salvisa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Salvisa has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population151
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$68,958
Per Capita$20,804
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty29.4%
County GDP$1,146M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$281,913
Housing Units79
Rent Burden21.2%

Crime

F
Violent90/100K
Property728/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,738/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation818 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband51.0%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Salvisa was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.