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Watterson Park, KY
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Watterson Park, KY
At a Glance
How Watterson Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watterson Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Watterson Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Watterson Park residents earn a median household income of $38,984 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,309. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watterson Park is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,218. Median rent is $820/month, with 24.2% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Watterson Park reports 551 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 30,000/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Watterson Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watterson Park has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.