Van Lear, KY

Van Lear, KY

At a Glance

How Van Lear Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Van Lear a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Van Lear residents earn a median household income of $32,895 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,864. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Van Lear is $77,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,503. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Van Lear reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,677/100K.

Education

21.4% of adults in Van Lear hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Van Lear has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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