Worthington, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Greenup County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,813 Population 1,590/sq mi density
$65,432 Median Income $28,580 per capita
$116,200 Home Value $138,632 Zillow
$876 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,432 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,200 home value, $876/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Worthington, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,432
13% below
$28,580 per capita
Home Value
$116,200
59% below
Zillow: $138,632
Median Rent
$876/mo
25% below
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
347/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Worthington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
41%
Rent
75%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Worthington 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

Worthington residents earn a median household income of $65,432 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,580. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 788 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Worthington is $116,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,632. Median rent is $876/month, with 18.1% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Worthington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 347/100K.

Education

14.5% of adults in Worthington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Worthington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,813
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,590/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,432
Per Capita$28,580
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$1,075M
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,200
Rent$876
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$138,632
Housing Units844
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property347/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death12,737/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation550 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Worthington was founded in 1920.
The median home in Worthington was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.