Vicco, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Perry County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
284 Population 338/sq mi density
$43,558 Median Income $21,673 per capita
$110,000 Home Value $79,781 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$43,558 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $1,083/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Vicco, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,558
42% below
$21,673 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
61% below
Zillow: $79,781
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
7% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
72.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Vicco Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
39%
Rent
93%
Poverty
170%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vicco a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vicco residents earn a median household income of $43,558 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,673. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 948 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vicco is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,781. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 51.0% 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 1980.

Education

6.9% of adults in Vicco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 72.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vicco has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population284
Median Age26.8 yrs
Density338/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,558
Per Capita$21,673
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$1,295M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$1,083
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$79,781
Housing Units96
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death21,360/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation945 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+72.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Vicco was founded in 1964.
The median home in Vicco was built in 1980.
35.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.532 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.