Vine Grove, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

Vine Grove is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 6,721. Residents earn $74,786 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,721 Population 978/sq mi density
$74,786 Median Income $30,796 per capita
$213,500 Home Value $265,532 Zillow
$1,344 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
91 Violent Crime/100K 1,351 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,786 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,500 home value, $1,344/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K (76% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,786
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $213,500
24% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 91/100K
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.9%
14% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,344
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

How Vine Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,721
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density978/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 74%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,786
Per Capita$30,796
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$7,341M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$213,500
Rent$1,344
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$265,532

Crime

F
Violent91/100K
Property1,351/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault55/100K
Burglary365/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Elevation680 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+93.3%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Libraries2

Is Vine Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vine Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Vine Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vine Grove is $74,786, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vine Grove is $213,500, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,344 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Vine Grove is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,351 per 100,000, 31% below the national average.

Education

28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Vine Grove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Vine Grove has a population of 6,721 with a density of 978 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.9%), with 15% Black.

Population

6,721
Total Population
978
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
6.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Vine Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.8%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.2%
39% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vine Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vine Grove is $74,786, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Vine Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,786
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,796
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
IRS Avg AGI$65,489

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,704
County GDP$7,341M

Business (County)

Restaurants220
Healthcare391
Retail399
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,461
1% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Work from Home7.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Vine Grove is $213,500, 24% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,344 (16% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $265,532.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$213,500
24% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$265,532
Median List Price$309,999

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$309,999
$/Sq Ft$145
Homes Sold13
Sale-to-List Ratio98.4%
Price Drops19.6%
Inventory51

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,344
16% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,461
1% below US avg
Effective Rate1.62%

Health Metrics: Vine Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Premature Death10,822/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access68.5%
Healthcare Facilities391
Vine Grove has a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents, 76% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,351 per 100,000 (31% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Vine Grove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent91.3/100K
76% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape36.5/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault54.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,350.6/100K
31% below US avg
Burglary365.0/100K
Theft857.8/100K
Vehicle Theft127.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Vine Grove has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 54.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall54.4 inches
43% above US avg
Snowfall4.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation680 ft (207 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²)
Population Density978/sq mi
Coordinates37.8119°N, 85.9844°W
County FIPS21093
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.8%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 29.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.9%
14% below US avg
High School+93.3%
School Test Score5.50
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density978/sq mi
Total Area6.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities391
Restaurants220
Retail Stores399

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Work from Home7.0%

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