Living in Centertown, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Centertown · Census data 2020–2024
Centertown has 371 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $46,563 (27% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $94,100, the median rent is $967/month.
Centertown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Centertown at a glance
- Population
- 371
- Median age
- 33.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $46,563State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $94,100State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $967/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 80.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Centertown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Centertown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Centertown the median home value is $94,100, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $908 a month in housing costs.
Centertown median household income
The median household income in Centertown is $46,563 and the income per person is $23,201. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Centertown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 136
- Owner-occupied
- 80.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.2%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.97
Centertown demographics
- Population
- 371
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 31%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 125
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Centertown ›
Education in Centertown
8.4% of adults 25 and older in Centertown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Centertown
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Centertown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centertown | 371 | $46,563 | $94,100 | $967 |
| McHenry | 385 | $40,000 | $96,100 | $665 |
| Rockport | 233 | $64,000 | $95,000 | — |
| Hartford | 2,649 | $61,445 | $106,900 | $543 |
| Beaver Dam | 3,524 | $53,944 | $167,900 | $696 |
| Island | 576 | $54,375 | $75,000 | $929 |
| Livermore | 1,223 | $40,099 | $134,600 | $568 |
| South Carrollton | 157 | $41,307 | $125,000 | — |
| Central City | 5,707 | $50,885 | $143,600 | $683 |
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What is the median household income in Centertown, KY?
The median household income in Centertown is $46,563, 27% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Centertown?
The median home value in Centertown is $94,100, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Centertown?
The median gross rent in Centertown is $967 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Centertown, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Centertown?
The median age in Centertown is 33.9 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Centertown?
The average commute to work in Centertown is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Centertown?
The unemployment rate in Centertown is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Centertown?
8.4% of adults in Centertown 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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