Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Wilmore is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 6,031. Residents earn $64,245 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wilmore receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Wilmore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wilmore is $64,245, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Wilmore is $210,700, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Wilmore is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 98 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,029 per 100,000, 48% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Wilmore enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 90.8% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.2% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,245 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,845 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,039 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,251 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,973 |
| County GDP | $3,050M |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Healthcare | 128 |
| Retail | 156 |
| Manufacturing | 70 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,710 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.71% |
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
| Census Median | $210,700 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $308,079 |
| Median List Price | $301,000 |
| Median List Price | $301,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $197 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.6% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $855 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.3% |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,710 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.71% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,935/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Total Violent | 98.0/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 65.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 32.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,028.7/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 212.3/100K |
| Theft | 800.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 16.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.9 inches |
| 21% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 891 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8778°N, 84.6639°W |
| County FIPS | 21113 |
Winner: Republican by 35.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.3% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,211/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Retail Stores | 156 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 21.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |