At a Glance
Median Income
$118,688
$34,489 per capita
Home Value
$252,800
Zillow: $205,948
Violent Crime
208/100K
3,839/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
11.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.7% (53% 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.
Safety & Crime
Sorgho reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,839/100K.
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,928
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density618/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,688
Per Capita$34,489
Unemployment1.7%
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%
Crime
F
Violent208/100K
Property3,839/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Premature Death9,962/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.