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Symsonia, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Marshall County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
386 Population 254/sq mi density
$225,000 Home Value $182,405 Zillow
$580 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
92 Violent Crime/100K 1,991 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Symsonia, KY

At a Glance

Home Value
$225,000
20% below
Zillow: $182,405
Median Rent
$580/mo
50% below
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
76% below
1,991/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
29% above
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
58°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Symsonia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
80%
Rent
50%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Symsonia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Symsonia is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,405. Median rent is $580/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Safety & Crime

Symsonia reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,991/100K.

Education

43.4% of adults in Symsonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Symsonia has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population386
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density254/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$47,910
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,760M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205

Housing

Home Value$225,000
Rent$580
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$182,405
Housing Units311
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent92/100K
Property1,991/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death9,527/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation414 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.4%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband67.3%
Internet Speed171 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Symsonia was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 171 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.