Kentucky
Vanceburg is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,443. Residents earn $26,369 per year, which is 65% below the national average.
Based on current data, Vanceburg receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Vanceburg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Vanceburg is $26,369, 65% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 27.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Vanceburg is $78,100, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $465 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Vanceburg 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 411 per 100,000, 79% below the national average.
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Vanceburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 20.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $26,369 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,510 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $797 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $48,076 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.5% |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 283 |
| County GDP | $252M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,850 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.37% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $78,100 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $80,845 |
| Census Median Rent | $465 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,850 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.37% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Premature Death | 15,649/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 4.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| 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 | 411.2/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 137.1/100K |
| Theft | 274.2/100K |
| 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 | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5945°N, 83.3236°W |
| County FIPS | 21135 |
Winner: Republican by 75.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.3% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 75.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 995/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |