Drakesboro, KY

Drakesboro is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 586. Residents earn $41,500 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

586 Population 1,065/sq mi density

$41,500 Median Income $18,661 per capita

$76,900 Home Value $92,085 Zillow

$931 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

137 Violent Crime/100K 1,233 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$41,500 median income, 1.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$76,900 home value, $931/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

137 violent crimes/100K (64% below avg)

Education

1.3 / 5.0

4.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

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Historic Markers

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UFO Sightings

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2 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Drakesboro, KY.

Name	Description
Capt. Henry Rhoads, Jr.	1739-1814. Marker is on Rochester Road (Kentucky Route 70) 0.3 miles Browder Cemetery Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Airdrie Furnace Site / Iron Made in Kentucky	Marker is on John Prine Avenue (U.S. 431) north of East Mose Rager Avenue (State Route 176), on the right when traveling north.