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Salyersville, KY
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Salyersville, KY
At a Glance
How Salyersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salyersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Salyersville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Salyersville residents earn a median household income of $30,714 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,253. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salyersville is $96,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,906. Median rent is $616/month, with 31.6% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Salyersville reports 292 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 409/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.0% of adults in Salyersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salyersville 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.