Living in Ledbetter, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ledbetter · Census data 2020–2024
Ledbetter has 1,785 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median household income is $59,899 (6% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $120,800, the median rent is $1,110/month.
Ledbetter at a glance
- Population
- 1,785
- Median age
- 30.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $59,899State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $120,800State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,110/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 75.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Ledbetter a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 27.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Ledbetter
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ledbetter the median home value is $120,800, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month, which is 43.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,298 a month in housing costs.
Ledbetter median household income
The median household income in Ledbetter is $59,899 and the income per person is $23,109. 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Ledbetter: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 779
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.9%
- Vacant
- 19%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.83
Ledbetter demographics
- Population
- 1,785
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 631
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ledbetter ›
Education in Ledbetter
7.2% of adults 25 and older in Ledbetter have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ledbetter
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Ledbetter vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbetter | 1,785 | $59,899 | $120,800 | $1,110 |
| Reidland | 5,277 | $99,423 | $228,000 | $1,051 |
| Farley | 4,458 | $47,292 | $86,300 | $759 |
| Calvert City | 2,526 | $48,906 | $165,700 | $992 |
| Smithland | 203 | $36,563 | $98,000 | $1,107 |
| Paducah | 26,845 | $49,915 | $165,300 | $834 |
| Hendron | 4,495 | $71,610 | $213,900 | — |
| Brookport | 733 | $38,000 | $58,300 | $843 |
| Gilbertsville | 433 | $12,391 | $101,800 | $716 |
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What is the median household income in Ledbetter, KY?
The median household income in Ledbetter is $59,899, 6% 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 Ledbetter?
The median home value in Ledbetter is $120,800, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Ledbetter?
The median gross rent in Ledbetter is $1,110 per month, about 43.3% of household income.
Is Ledbetter, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 27.7%.
What is the median age in Ledbetter?
The median age in Ledbetter is 30.1 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Ledbetter?
The average commute to work in Ledbetter is 25 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ledbetter?
The unemployment rate in Ledbetter is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ledbetter?
7.2% of adults in Ledbetter 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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