Kentucky
Wheatcroft is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 125. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wheatcroft receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Wheatcroft offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wheatcroft is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Wheatcroft is $71,300, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Wheatcroft enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,750 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,893 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,010 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,826 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 294 |
| County GDP | $539M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,544 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.57% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $71,300 |
| 75% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $783 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.3% |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,544 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.57% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Premature Death | 15,679/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 25.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.5 inches |
| 28% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 369 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4893°N, 87.8612°W |
| County FIPS | 21233 |
Winner: Republican by 57.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 64.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |