West Van Lear, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Johnson County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,224 Population 1,123/sq mi density
$78,625 Median Income $32,084 per capita
$131,100 Home Value $124,503 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

West Van Lear, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,625
5% above
$32,084 per capita
Home Value
$131,100
53% below
Zillow: $124,503
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
55°F

How West Van Lear Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
47%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Van Lear a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Van Lear residents earn a median household income of $78,625 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,084. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Van Lear is $131,100 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,503. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

20.1% of adults in West Van Lear hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Van Lear has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,224
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density1,123/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,625
Per Capita$32,084
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$619M
Avg Weekly Wage$825

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,100
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$124,503
Housing Units516
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death16,084/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation791 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed199 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in West Van Lear was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 199 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.