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Smiths Grove, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Edmonson County County
Smiths Grove, KY
At a Glance
How Smiths Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smiths Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Smiths Grove a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Smiths Grove residents earn a median household income of $51,583 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,545. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smiths Grove is $159,600 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,352. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 33.1% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Smiths Grove reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 249/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Smiths Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smiths Grove has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.