Smiths Grove, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Edmonson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
684
Population
877/sq mi density
$51,583
Median Income
$30,545 per capita
$159,600
Home Value
$255,873 Zillow
$1,156
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
248
Violent Crime/100K
4,579 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,583 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$159,600 home value, $1,156/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$159,600
43% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
1% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
17% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
312
Median year built: 1965
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$159,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$255,873
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.7%
Owner-Occupied
23.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$719/mo
1 Bedroom
$794/mo
2 Bedroom
$984/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,277/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,442/mo
Census median rent:
$1,156/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $159,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $255,873 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,156 |
| FMR Studio | $719 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $794 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $984 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,277 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 312 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 33.1% |