Living in Campton, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Campton · Census data 2020–2024
Campton has 272 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $24,583 (61% lower than the Kentucky median), the median rent is $548/month.
Campton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Campton at a glance
- Population
- 272
- Median age
- 46.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $24,583State: $63,726
- Median rent
- $548/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 39.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Campton a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 47.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Campton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Campton the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $938 a month in housing costs.
Campton median household income
The median household income in Campton is $24,583 and the income per person is $12,813. 47.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Campton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 189
- Owner-occupied
- 39.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.6%
- Vacant
- 27.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.99
Campton demographics
- Population
- 272
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 137
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Campton ›
Education in Campton
1.6% of adults 25 and older in Campton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Campton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 91.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.2%
Campton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campton | 272 | $24,583 | — | $548 |
| Ezel | 313 | $41,000 | $105,400 | — |
| Beattyville | 2,095 | $22,880 | $113,600 | $433 |
| Jackson | 2,015 | $32,683 | $77,500 | $495 |
| Frenchburg | 643 | $26,806 | $131,400 | $268 |
| Stanton | 3,218 | $25,417 | $123,000 | $775 |
| Booneville | 187 | $48,125 | $205,800 | $588 |
| West Liberty | 3,295 | $48,235 | $206,300 | $600 |
| Jeffersonville | 1,651 | $56,250 | $140,900 | $792 |
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What is the median household income in Campton, KY?
The median household income in Campton is $24,583, 61% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Campton?
The median gross rent in Campton is $548 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Campton, KY a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 47.2%.
What is the median age in Campton?
The median age in Campton is 46.4 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Campton?
The average commute to work in Campton is 30 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Campton?
The unemployment rate in Campton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Campton?
1.6% of adults in Campton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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