Wingo, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Graves County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
676 Population 690/sq mi density
$46,042 Median Income $23,691 per capita
$112,000 Home Value $154,964 Zillow
$648 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$46,042 median income, 16.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, $648/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Wingo, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,042
39% below
$23,691 per capita
Home Value
$112,000
60% below
Zillow: $154,964
Median Rent
$648/mo
44% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
16.1%
347% above
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Wingo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
40%
Rent
56%
Poverty
151%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
447%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wingo a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wingo residents earn a median household income of $46,042 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,691. The unemployment rate stands at 16.1% (347% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,042 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wingo is $112,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,964. Median rent is $648/month, with 31.3% 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 1974.

Education

12.4% of adults in Wingo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wingo has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population676
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density690/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,042
Per Capita$23,691
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$1,754M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,000
Rent$648
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$154,964
Housing Units291
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death10,917/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation497 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed182 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wingo was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 182 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.