At a Glance
Median Income
$64,245
$25,845 per capita
Home Value
$210,700
Zillow: $308,079
Median Rent
$855/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,171/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Wilmore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilmore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilmore a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilmore residents earn a median household income of $64,245 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,845. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,973 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilmore is $210,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,079. Median rent is $855/month, with 22.3% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Wilmore reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,171/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.3% of adults in Wilmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilmore has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,031
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density1,211/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,245
Per Capita$25,845
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$3,050M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,700
Rent$855
Ownership52.1%
Zillow$308,079
Housing Units2,083
Rent Burden22.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,171/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary46/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,935/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation891 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+25.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilmore was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.510 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.