Science Hill, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Pulaski County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
790 Population 1,013/sq mi density
$53,542 Median Income $19,647 per capita
$129,300 Home Value $196,283 Zillow
$843 Median Rent 48.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$53,542 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,300 home value, $843/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Science Hill, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,542
29% below
$19,647 per capita
Home Value
$129,300
54% below
Zillow: $196,283
Median Rent
$843/mo
28% below
48.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
153/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
23.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Science Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
46%
Rent
72%
Poverty
190%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
206%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Science Hill 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

Science Hill residents earn a median household income of $53,542 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,647. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,166 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Science Hill is $129,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,283. Median rent is $843/month, with 48.0% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Science Hill reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 153/100K.

Education

11.4% of adults in Science Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Science Hill has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population790
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density1,013/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,542
Per Capita$19,647
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty23.6%
County GDP$3,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$924

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,300
Rent$843
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$196,283
Housing Units293
Rent Burden48.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property153/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,731/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,114 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Science Hill was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.