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South Shore, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Scioto County County
South Shore, KY
At a Glance
How South Shore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Shore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Shore a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Shore residents earn a median household income of $29,000 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,716. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,502 business establishments, including 139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Shore is $85,900 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,522. Median rent is $638/month, with 31.7% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
South Shore reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 95/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.4% of adults in South Shore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Shore has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.