Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
Among the top 8% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 10% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
- top 13% for monthly rent
- top 16% for sales tax
- bottom 14% for walkability
Muhlenberg County is a county in Kentucky with about 31,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and F for weather. Standout strengths include monthly rent, sales tax, and cost of living. It rates lower on sunny days and walkability.
- The median home value in Muhlenberg County is $116k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Muhlenberg County is $51k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Muhlenberg County is $658 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Muhlenberg County has a violent crime rate of 528/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Muhlenberg County is 26 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in3.4 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$51k23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 78% of US counties
Home Value$116k23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$658better than 87% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$10kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.68%better than 67% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.02%better than 77% of US counties
Unemployment4.9%better than 47% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.1 in66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.8 inbetter than 63% of US counties
Sunny Days196 daysbetter than 14% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 32% of US counties
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk53.2better than 46% of US counties
School Quality50.7better than 42% of US counties
Violent Crime528/100kbetter than 68% of US counties
Property Crime725/100kbetter than 59% of US counties
Community
Population30,73555th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.065th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1322nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0369th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5064th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.5%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.9%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.7%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 41% of US counties
Walkability4.7/20better than 14% of US counties
Airport Distance80 mibetter than 61% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.8%better than 41% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.93better than 54% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 37% of US counties
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)
Frequently asked questions
- Is Muhlenberg County an affordable place to live?
- Muhlenberg County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 78% of comparable areas. Median rent is $658.
- Is Muhlenberg County safe?
- Muhlenberg County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 528/100k (better than 68%). Property crime is 725/100k.
- What is the weather like in Muhlenberg County?
- Muhlenberg County averages 78°F in July and 37°F in January, with 48.1 in of annual precipitation and about 196 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Muhlenberg County?
- Public-school quality in Muhlenberg County is about average, scoring better than 42% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Muhlenberg County?
- The average one-way commute in Muhlenberg County is 26 min.