Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
Among the top 4% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A+, better than 96% 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 monthly owner costs. It rates lower on sunny days and walkability.
Official websitemuhlenbergcounty.ky.gov (opens in new tab)
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$1kbetter than 82% 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
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.
- What is the median home value in Muhlenberg County?
- The median home value in Muhlenberg County is $116k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Muhlenberg County?
- Median household income in Muhlenberg County is $51k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Muhlenberg County?
- Median gross rent in Muhlenberg County is $658 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- 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.
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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)