Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Among the top 6% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 46% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 25% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 21% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 20% of US places
- top 14% for sales tax
- top 16% for commute time
- bottom 16% for air quality
Elizabethtown is a mid-size city in Kentucky with about 31,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include sales tax, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on sunny days and air quality.
Official websiteelizabethtownky.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.3 in3.8 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 51% of US places
Home Value$208k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$847better than 59% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 36% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.78%better than 66% of US places
Income Tax6.50%better than 23% of US places
State 4.50% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.45%better than 32% of US places
Unemployment5.8%better than 33% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation54.4 in89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.5 inbetter than 68% of US places
Sunny Days200 daysbetter than 20% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 27% of US places
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 50% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk65.8better than 50% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 16% of US places
School Quality43.5better than 22% of US places
Violent Crime704/100kbetter than 51% of US places
Property Crime988/100kbetter than 48% of US places
Community
Population31,42595th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.433rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3872nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9030th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2450th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)75.9%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.1%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.5%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 84% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance33 mibetter than 79% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.8%better than 41% of US places
Amenities Nearby26.73better than 26% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 33% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Elizabethtown an affordable place to live?
- Elizabethtown is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 51% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Elizabethtown?
- The median home value in Elizabethtown is $208k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Elizabethtown?
- Median household income in Elizabethtown is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Elizabethtown?
- Median gross rent in Elizabethtown is $847 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Elizabethtown safe?
- Elizabethtown is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 704/100k (better than 51%). Property crime is 988/100k.
- What is the weather like in Elizabethtown?
- Elizabethtown averages 78°F in July and 36°F in January, with 54.4 in of annual precipitation and about 200 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Elizabethtown?
- Public-school quality in Elizabethtown is below average, scoring better than 22% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Elizabethtown?
- The average one-way commute in Elizabethtown is 20 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)