Summersville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Green County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
360 Population 125/sq mi density
$51,696 Median Income $21,520 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $210,879 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,696 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Summersville, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,696
31% below
$21,520 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
67% below
Zillow: $210,879
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
63.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Summersville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
208%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Summersville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Summersville residents earn a median household income of $51,696 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,520. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 244 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Summersville is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,879. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

14.7% of adults in Summersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 63.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Summersville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population360
Median Age24.0 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,696
Per Capita$21,520
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$239M
Avg Weekly Wage$818

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$210,879
Housing Units140
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,040/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation813 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+63.5%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute15 min
Broadband67.2%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Summersville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.