Living in McKee, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McKee · Census data 2020–2024
McKee has 888 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $20,571 (68% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $112,800, the median rent is $340/month.
McKee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McKee at a glance
- Population
- 888
- Median age
- 49.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $20,571State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $112,800State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $340/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 40.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is McKee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 68% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 36%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in McKee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McKee the median home value is $112,800, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $340 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
McKee median household income
The median household income in McKee is $20,571 and the income per person is $16,685. 36% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in McKee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 524
- Owner-occupied
- 40.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.5%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.73
McKee demographics
- Population
- 888
- Median age
- 49.7
- Under 18
- 12%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 487
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McKee ›
Education in McKee
9.8% of adults 25 and older in McKee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McKee
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 24.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
McKee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKee | 888 | $20,571 | $112,800 | $340 |
| Annville | 1,063 | $56,250 | $86,600 | — |
| Livingston | 187 | $38,393 | $72,000 | — |
| Booneville | 187 | $48,125 | $205,800 | $588 |
| Ravenna | 642 | $47,250 | $94,700 | $853 |
| East Bernstadt | 669 | $35,903 | $91,900 | $599 |
| Irvine | 2,723 | $42,805 | $139,200 | $710 |
| Beattyville | 2,095 | $22,880 | $113,600 | $433 |
| Mount Vernon | 2,398 | $38,697 | $111,400 | $620 |
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What is the median household income in McKee, KY?
The median household income in McKee is $20,571, 68% 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 McKee?
The median home value in McKee is $112,800, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in McKee?
The median gross rent in McKee is $340 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is McKee, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 68% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 36%.
What is the median age in McKee?
The median age in McKee is 49.7 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in McKee?
The average commute to work in McKee is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McKee?
The unemployment rate in McKee is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McKee?
9.8% of adults in McKee 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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