At a Glance
Median Income
$118,688
$34,489 per capita
Home Value
$252,800
Zillow: $205,948
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
11.9% poverty rate
How Sorgho Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sorgho's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sorgho a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sorgho residents earn a median household income of $118,688 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,489. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,566 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sorgho is $252,800 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,948. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.
Education
37.8% of adults in Sorgho hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sorgho has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,928
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density618/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,688
Per Capita$34,489
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$6,151M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$252,800
Rent
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$205,948
Housing Units800
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Premature Death9,962/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation394 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sorgho was built in 2007.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.