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South Carrollton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Muhlenberg County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
180 Population 720/sq mi density
$40,192 Median Income $20,974 per capita
$115,200 Home Value $120,309 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 1,020 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$40,192 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

South Carrollton, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,192
47% below
$20,974 per capita
Home Value
$115,200
59% below
Zillow: $120,309
Violent Crime
153/100K
60% below
1,020/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr

How South Carrollton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
41%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Carrollton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Carrollton residents earn a median household income of $40,192 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,974. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 747 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Carrollton is $115,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,309. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

South Carrollton reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,020/100K.

Education

6.3% of adults in South Carrollton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Carrollton 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 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population180
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density720/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,192
Per Capita$20,974
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$1,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,200
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$120,309
Housing Units75
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent153/100K
Property1,020/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death12,123/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation473 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

South Carrollton was founded in 1838.
The median home in South Carrollton was built in 1975.
32.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.