Woodburn, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Simpson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
307 Population 714/sq mi density
$71,667 Median Income $27,136 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $297,123 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,667 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodburn, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,667
5% below
$27,136 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
42% below
Zillow: $297,123
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Woodburn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
58%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodburn a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woodburn residents earn a median household income of $71,667 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,136. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Woodburn is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,123. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

7.9% of adults in Woodburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodburn has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population307
Median Age56.7 yrs
Density714/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,667
Per Capita$27,136
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$1,226M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$297,123
Housing Units108
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,055/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation628 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Woodburn was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.