Living in Cunningham, Kentucky

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cunningham · Census data 2020–2024

Cunningham has 265 residents with a median age of 23.5. The median household income is $29,500 (54% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $103,900.

Cunningham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Cunningham at a glance

Population
265
Median age
23.5State: 39.1
Median household income
$29,500State: $63,726
Median home value
$103,900State: $205,600
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
Average commute
23 min

Is Cunningham a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%.

Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Kentucky median.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Cunningham

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cunningham the median home value is $103,900, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $942 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Cunningham$103,900
Kentucky$205,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kentucky$967
United States$1,413

Cunningham median household income

The median household income in Cunningham is $29,500 and the income per person is $19,440. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).

Median household income

Cunningham$29,500
Kentucky$63,726
United States$80,734

Housing in Cunningham: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
98
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1972
Average household size
2.70

Cunningham demographics

Population
265
Median age
23.5
Under 18
40.8%
65 and older
12.8%
Households
98
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cunningham ›

Education in Cunningham

37.2% of adults 25 and older in Cunningham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 26.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Cunningham37.2%
Kentucky27.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Cunningham

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.9%
Average commute
23 minState: 24 min
Work from home
11.2%
Drive alone
88.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
94.9%

Cunningham vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Cunningham265$29,500$103,900—
Blandville107$47,500$67,500—
Bardwell737$47,784$74,200$683
Fancy Farm326$60,268$135,500$559
Wickliffe797$34,509$68,400—
Kevil624$42,500$137,500$875
La Center694$56,776$92,300$900
Barlow564$27,054$68,100$538
Massac4,698$92,560$239,400$887

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Living in Cunningham: FAQ

What is the median household income in Cunningham, KY?

The median household income in Cunningham is $29,500, 54% 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 Cunningham?

The median home value in Cunningham is $103,900, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.

Is Cunningham, KY a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Kentucky median.

What is the median age in Cunningham?

The median age in Cunningham is 23.5 years (Kentucky: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Cunningham?

The average commute to work in Cunningham is 23 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Cunningham?

The unemployment rate in Cunningham is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Cunningham?

37.2% of adults in Cunningham 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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