Caldwell County, Kentucky
Among the top 5% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A+, better than 95% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
- top 3% for amenities nearby
- top 16% for sales tax
- bottom 16% for school quality
Caldwell County is a county in Kentucky with about 13,000 residents. It grades A+ for affordability and D for weather. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, sales tax, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on summer humidity and school quality.
Official websitecaldwellcounty.ky.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Wet · Light snow
v.cold
cold
cool
comf.
warm
hot
warm
comf.
cool
cold
78%48%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.9 in3.8 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$52k27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 77% of US counties
Home Value$103k14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$706better than 78% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 66% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.56%better than 80% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden7.59%better than 80% of US counties
Unemployment4.7%better than 51% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.9 in75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.5 inbetter than 57% of US counties
Sunny Days244 daysbetter than 59% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 25% of US counties
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 25% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk39.0better than 60% of US counties
School Quality40.1better than 16% of US counties
Violent Crime809/100kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Crime904/100kbetter than 50% of US counties
Community
Population12,63529th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.459th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9728th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5572nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.5%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.0%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.2%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.3%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 37% of US counties
Walkability5.5/20better than 31% of US counties
Airport Distance99 mibetter than 50% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.9%better than 41% of US counties
Amenities Nearby24.54better than 97% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 58% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Caldwell County an affordable place to live?
- Caldwell County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 77% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Caldwell County?
- The median home value in Caldwell County is $103k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Caldwell County?
- Median household income in Caldwell County is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Caldwell County?
- Median gross rent in Caldwell County is $706 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Caldwell County safe?
- Caldwell County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 809/100k (better than 48%). Property crime is 904/100k.
- What is the weather like in Caldwell County?
- Caldwell County averages 79°F in July and 36°F in January, with 50.9 in of annual precipitation and about 244 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Caldwell County?
- Public-school quality in Caldwell County is below average, scoring better than 16% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Caldwell County?
- The average one-way commute in Caldwell County is 26 min.
Other counties in Kentucky
Explore Kentucky
Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)