Summer Shade, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Metcalfe County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
295 Population 145/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Summer Shade, KY

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Summer Shade Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Summer Shade a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

11.1% of adults in Summer Shade hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Summer Shade has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population295
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$21,065
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$254M
Avg Weekly Wage$853

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$195,701
Housing Units140
Rent Burden21.6%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death12,510/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation908 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Summer Shade was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.