Kentucky
Yelvington is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 511. Residents earn $50,038 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Yelvington receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Yelvington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Yelvington is $50,038, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 33.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Yelvington is $149,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Yelvington enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,038 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,771 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,546 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,648 |
| Unemployment | 8.6% |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 33.9% |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 234 |
| County GDP | $900M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,286 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.53% |
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $149,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,286 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.53% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,527/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 25.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.3 inches |
| 35% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 429 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8491°N, 86.9779°W |
| County FIPS | 21091 |
Winner: Republican by 47.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.4% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 672/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |