Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Sycamore is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 109. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sycamore receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Sycamore stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sycamore is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sycamore is $187,500, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Sycamore enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,000 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,308 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,371 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,007 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,844 |
| County GDP | $78,803M |
| Restaurants | 1,860 |
| Healthcare | 2,672 |
| Retail | 2,571 |
| Manufacturing | 675 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,192 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.77% |
| Commute Time | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
| Census Median | $187,500 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,192 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.77% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,652/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,672 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 123 |
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.1 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 698 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2468°N, 85.5612°W |
| County FIPS | 21111 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.9% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,450/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.0% |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,672 |
| Restaurants | 1,860 |
| Retail Stores | 2,571 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 123 |
| Avg Commute | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |