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Trenton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Todd County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
342 Population 600/sq mi density
$93,750 Median Income $35,803 per capita
$169,100 Home Value $271,775 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,100 home value, $800/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Trenton, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,750
25% above
$35,803 per capita
Home Value
$169,100
40% below
Zillow: $271,775
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
23% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Trenton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
125%
Home Value
60%
Rent
69%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Trenton a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Trenton residents earn a median household income of $93,750 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,803. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 323 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Trenton is $169,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,775. Median rent is $800/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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Trenton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.9% of adults in Trenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Trenton has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population342
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$35,803
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$569M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,100
Rent$800
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$271,775
Housing Units146
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,430/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation557 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Trenton was founded in 1796.
The median home in Trenton was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.