Wickliffe, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mississippi County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
700 Population 452/sq mi density
$38,125 Median Income $20,939 per capita
$67,700 Home Value $136,148 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wickliffe, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,125
49% below
$20,939 per capita
Home Value
$67,700
76% below
Zillow: $136,148
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.4%
60% above
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Wickliffe Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
24%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wickliffe a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wickliffe residents earn a median household income of $38,125 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,939. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 402 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wickliffe is $67,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,148. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

4.5% of adults in Wickliffe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wickliffe has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population700
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,125
Per Capita$20,939
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$426M
Avg Weekly Wage$811

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,700
Rent
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$136,148
Housing Units384
Rent Burden32.2%

Health

Obesity51.4%
Premature Death14,665/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation433 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 23%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wickliffe was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.