White Plains, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hopkins County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,007 Population 310/sq mi density
$36,800 Median Income $27,740 per capita
$84,100 Home Value $144,616 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 33.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$36,800 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

White Plains, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,800
51% below
$27,740 per capita
Home Value
$84,100
70% below
Zillow: $144,616
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
60°F

How White Plains Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
30%
Rent
73%
Poverty
164%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Plains 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

White Plains residents earn a median household income of $36,800 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,740. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,209 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in White Plains is $84,100 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,616. Median rent is $850/month, with 33.7% 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 1981.

Education

10.7% of adults in White Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Plains has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,007
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density310/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans1.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,800
Per Capita$27,740
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$2,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,100
Rent$850
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$144,616
Housing Units488
Rent Burden33.7%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,560/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation442 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

White Plains was founded in 1853.
The median home in White Plains was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.