Central City, KY

Central City is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 5,736. Residents earn $49,025 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,736 Population 1,082/sq mi density

$49,025 Median Income $29,339 per capita

$140,700 Home Value $120,309 Zillow

$755 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

157 Violent Crime/100K 1,537 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$49,025 median income, 3.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$140,700 home value, $755/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

157 violent crimes/100K (59% below avg)

Education

1.8 / 5.0

9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Central City, KY.

Name	Year	Description
Central city, KY	2003	I saw a large red object with a halo around it in western kentucky.