Living in Kuttawa, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kuttawa · Census data 2020–2024
Kuttawa has 588 residents with a median age of 64.8. The median household income is $78,214 (23% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $292,200.
Kuttawa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kuttawa at a glance
- Population
- 588
- Median age
- 64.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $78,214State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $292,200State: $205,600
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Kuttawa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Kuttawa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kuttawa the median home value is $292,200, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,000 a month in housing costs.
Kuttawa median household income
The median household income in Kuttawa is $78,214 and the income per person is $41,125. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Kuttawa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 413
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 42.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.01
42.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kuttawa has many vacation and second homes.
Kuttawa demographics
- Population
- 588
- Median age
- 64.8
- Under 18
- 8.2%
- 65 and older
- 49.5%
- Households
- 238
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kuttawa ›
Education in Kuttawa
27.4% of adults 25 and older in Kuttawa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kuttawa
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Kuttawa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuttawa | 588 | $78,214 | $292,200 | — |
| Eddyville | 2,897 | $55,625 | $188,400 | $730 |
| Grand Rivers | 436 | $70,000 | $171,400 | $790 |
| Fredonia | 466 | $66,964 | $108,500 | $950 |
| Gilbertsville | 433 | $12,391 | $101,800 | $716 |
| Princeton | 6,241 | $47,411 | $96,600 | $762 |
| Calvert City | 2,526 | $48,906 | $165,700 | $992 |
| Salem | 780 | $61,667 | $102,400 | $678 |
| Smithland | 203 | $36,563 | $98,000 | $1,107 |
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What is the median household income in Kuttawa, KY?
The median household income in Kuttawa is $78,214, 23% higher 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 Kuttawa?
The median home value in Kuttawa is $292,200, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
Is Kuttawa, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Kuttawa?
The median age in Kuttawa is 64.8 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Kuttawa?
The average commute to work in Kuttawa is 28 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kuttawa?
The unemployment rate in Kuttawa is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kuttawa?
27.4% of adults in Kuttawa 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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