Vine Grove, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hardin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,721 Population 978/sq mi density
$74,786 Median Income $30,796 per capita
$213,500 Home Value $261,566 Zillow
$1,344 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
29 Violent Crime/100K 328 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,786 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,500 home value, $1,344/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Vine Grove, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,786
0% below
$30,796 per capita
Home Value
$213,500
24% below
Zillow: $261,566
Median Rent
$1,344/mo
16% above
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
92% below
328/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
14% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Vine Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
76%
Rent
116%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vine Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vine Grove residents earn a median household income of $74,786 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,796. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vine Grove is $213,500 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,566. Median rent is $1,344/month, with 24.8% 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 1996.

Safety & Crime

Vine Grove reports 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 328/100K.

Education

28.9% of adults in Vine Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 54.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,721
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density978/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans27.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,786
Per Capita$30,796
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$7,341M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073

Housing

A+
Home Value$213,500
Rent$1,344
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$261,566
Housing Units2,795
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent29/100K
Property328/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,822/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain54.4 in/yr
Elevation680 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Vine Grove was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.