Edmonson County, Kentucky
Among the top 15% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 85% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
- top 11% for violent crime
- top 13% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 3% for walkability
Edmonson County is a county in Kentucky with about 12,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and F for getting around. Standout strengths include violent crime, natural disaster risk, and monthly rent. It rates lower on commute time and walkability.
Official websiteedmonsoncounty.ky.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.1 in3.8 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$53k28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 55% of US counties
Home Value$116k23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$672better than 85% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 81% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.68%better than 66% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden7.98%better than 78% of US counties
Unemployment6.8%better than 18% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.8 in81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.4 inbetter than 64% of US counties
Sunny Days200 daysbetter than 16% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 36% of US counties
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 63% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk11.0better than 87% of US counties
Air Quality39 AQIbetter than 70% of US counties
School Quality46.7better than 32% of US counties
Violent Crime169/100kbetter than 89% of US counties
Property Crime297/100kbetter than 83% of US counties
Community
Population12,17927th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age45.078th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0161st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5978th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)95.2%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.6%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time34 minbetter than 5% of US counties
Walkability3.7/20better than 3% of US counties
Airport Distance74 mibetter than 65% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.0%better than 48% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.46better than 51% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 27% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Edmonson County an affordable place to live?
- Edmonson County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 55% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Edmonson County?
- The median home value in Edmonson County is $116k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Edmonson County?
- Median household income in Edmonson County is $53k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Edmonson County?
- Median gross rent in Edmonson County is $672 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Edmonson County safe?
- Edmonson County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 169/100k (better than 89%). Property crime is 297/100k.
- What is the weather like in Edmonson County?
- Edmonson County averages 78°F in July and 36°F in January, with 52.8 in of annual precipitation and about 200 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Edmonson County?
- Public-school quality in Edmonson County is below average, scoring better than 32% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Edmonson County?
- The average one-way commute in Edmonson County is 34 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)