Water Valley, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hickman County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
112 Population 211/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Water Valley, KY

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Water Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Water Valley a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

8.3% of adults in Water Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Water Valley has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population112
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$38,899
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$280M
Avg Weekly Wage$792

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$117,571
Housing Units52
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Premature Death14,521/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain54.7 in/yr
Elevation389 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Water Valley was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.