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Sharpsburg, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Bath County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
418 Population 2,090/sq mi density
$25,385 Median Income $26,344 per capita
$58,600 Home Value $176,542 Zillow
$305 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 4,969 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,385 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,600 home value, $305/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sharpsburg, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,385
66% below
$26,344 per capita
Home Value
$58,600
79% below
Zillow: $176,542
Median Rent
$305/mo
74% below
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
63% below
4,969/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
61.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
27.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Sharpsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
34%
Home Value
21%
Rent
26%
Poverty
224%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sharpsburg a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sharpsburg residents earn a median household income of $25,385 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,344. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.8% 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 Sharpsburg is $58,600 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,542. Median rent is $305/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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Sharpsburg reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,969/100K.

Education

3.8% of adults in Sharpsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 61.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sharpsburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population418
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,090/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$25,385
Per Capita$26,344
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty27.8%
County GDP$261M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,600
Rent$305
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$176,542
Housing Units189
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent140/100K
Property4,969/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,026 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+61.2%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Sharpsburg was founded in 1825.
The median home in Sharpsburg was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.519 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.