Kentucky
Trenton is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 342. Residents earn $93,750 per year, which is 25% above the national average.
Based on current data, Trenton receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Trenton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Trenton is $93,750, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Trenton is $169,100, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Trenton 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 515 per 100,000, 74% below the national average.
25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Trenton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,750 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,803 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $919 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,227 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 323 |
| County GDP | $569M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,879 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.11% |
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $169,100 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $271,775 |
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,879 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.11% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,430/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 515.5/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 515.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.1 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 557 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7209°N, 87.2622°W |
| County FIPS | 21219 |
Winner: Republican by 57.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.9% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.6% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |