Stamping Ground, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

Stamping Ground is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 890. Residents earn $60,000 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
890 Population 1,508/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $29,200 per capita
$180,400 Home Value $343,432 Zillow
$850 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,400 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,000
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,400
36% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.6%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.3%
7% higher than US avg

How Stamping Ground Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population890
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,508/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$29,200
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$4,504M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,400
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$343,432

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property585/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation843 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+88.4%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Libraries2

Is Stamping Ground a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stamping Ground receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Stamping Ground offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stamping Ground is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stamping Ground is $180,400, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Stamping Ground is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 585 per 100,000, 70% below the national average.

Education

16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Stamping Ground experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Stamping Ground has a population of 890 with a density of 1,508 people per square mile. The median age is 39.1 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.5%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

890
Total Population
1,508
People / sq mi
39.1yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Stamping Ground vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Stamping Ground vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stamping Ground is $60,000, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Stamping Ground vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,000
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,200
Avg Weekly Wage$1,389
IRS Avg AGI$78,016

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.3%
7% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,819
County GDP$4,504M

Business (County)

Restaurants122
Healthcare145
Retail141
Manufacturing48

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,082
12% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Work from Home2.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Stamping Ground is $180,400, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $343,432.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,400
36% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$343,432
Median List Price$369,750

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$369,750
$/Sq Ft$152
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,082
12% below US avg
Effective Rate1.71%

Health Metrics: Stamping Ground vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Premature Death8,790/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access65.7%
Healthcare Facilities145
Stamping Ground has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 585 per 100,000 (70% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Stamping Ground vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property584.8/100K
70% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft584.8/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Stamping Ground has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,508/sq mi
Coordinates38.2709°N, 84.6798°W
County FIPS21209
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63%
D 35.3%

Winner: Republican by 27.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.6%
51% below US avg
High School+88.4%
School Test Score5.50
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,508/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities145
Restaurants122
Retail Stores141

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Work from Home2.7%

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