Kentucky
Wingo is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 676. Residents earn $46,042 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wingo receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Wingo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wingo is $46,042, 39% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Wingo is $112,000, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $648 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Wingo enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,042 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,691 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $962 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,498 |
| Unemployment | 9.3% |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,042 |
| County GDP | $1,754M |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Healthcare | 83 |
| Retail | 133 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,368 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.11% |
| Commute Time | 28.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $112,000 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $155,087 |
| Median List Price | $172,250 |
| Median List Price | $172,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $78 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 88.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $648 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,368 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.11% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,917/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 31.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 83 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 497 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6414°N, 88.7411°W |
| County FIPS | 21083 |
Winner: Republican by 61.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.4% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 690/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 83 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Retail Stores | 133 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 28.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |