Vanceburg, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lewis County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,443 Population 995/sq mi density
$26,369 Median Income $22,510 per capita
$78,100 Home Value $76,805 Zillow
$465 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$26,369 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,100 home value, $465/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Vanceburg, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,369
65% below
$22,510 per capita
Home Value
$78,100
72% below
Zillow: $76,805
Median Rent
$465/mo
60% below
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
432/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
211% above
27.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Vanceburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
35%
Home Value
28%
Rent
40%
Poverty
222%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
311%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vanceburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vanceburg residents earn a median household income of $26,369 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,510. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 283 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vanceburg is $78,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $76,805. Median rent is $465/month, with 25.7% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Vanceburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 432/100K.

Education

8.3% of adults in Vanceburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 75.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vanceburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,443
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density995/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$26,369
Per Capita$22,510
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty27.5%
County GDP$252M
Avg Weekly Wage$797

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,100
Rent$465
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$76,805
Housing Units671
Rent Burden25.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property432/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death15,649/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.8 in/yr
Elevation495 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+75.7%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Vanceburg was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
39.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.