Slaughters, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Webster County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
171 Population 743/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $23,084 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $184,404 Zillow
$1,068 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $1,068/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Slaughters, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,500
37% below
$23,084 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
80% below
Zillow: $184,404
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
8% below
11.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Slaughters Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
20%
Rent
92%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Slaughters a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Slaughters residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,084. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Slaughters is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,404. Median rent is $1,068/month, with 11.7% 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 1969.

Education

6.5% of adults in Slaughters hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Slaughters has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population171
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density743/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$23,084
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent$1,068
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$184,404
Housing Units108
Rent Burden11.7%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death15,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation415 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Slaughters was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.