Kentucky
St. Charles is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 308. Residents earn $40,000 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Charles receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. St. Charles offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Charles is $40,000, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 29.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in St. Charles is $54,500, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
St. Charles enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,000 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,653 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,054 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,081 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.7% |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,209 |
| County GDP | $2,661M |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Healthcare | 125 |
| Retail | 164 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,074 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.64% |
| Commute Time | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |
| Census Median | $54,500 |
| 81% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $913 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,074 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.64% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,560/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 125 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.2 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 516 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1905°N, 87.5497°W |
| County FIPS | 21107 |
Winner: Republican by 50.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.6% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 65.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 311/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 125 |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Retail Stores | 164 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |