What are the schools like in Berry, KY?

School district data for Berry is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Berry?

The median household income in Berry, KY is $50,208 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.9%.

What is the weather like in Berry, KY?

Berry has an average high temperature of 41.2°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.0 inches.

Berry, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Berry, KY affordable or expensive?

Berry's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Berry is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $98,000 and the median rent is $775 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Berry, KY?

Berry has a violent crime rate of 52.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 624.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Berry, KY a Good Place to Live?

Berry is a small town of 164 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $50,208 and a 7.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Berry stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Berry is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Berry city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.9

Berry's overall cost of living index is 87.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Berry costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Berry, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$98,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$775	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,208	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Berry's violent crime rate is 52.9 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

52.9 /100k

Property Crime

624.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Berry, KY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Berry sees average highs of 41.2°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation and 16.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Berry, KY
Average High — January	41.2°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	47.7"
Annual Snowfall	16.0"

Demographics

Metric	Berry, KY	National Avg
Population	164	—
Median Age	53.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.9%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cynthiana, KY 10 mi Falmouth, KY 11 mi Corinth, KY 12 mi Sadieville, KY 13 mi Williamstown, KY 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Berry

Berry, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

41003

Berry vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berry, KY affordable or expensive?

Berry's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Berry roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $98,000 and median rent is $775/month.

What is the crime rate in Berry, KY?

Berry's violent crime rate is 52.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 624.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Berry?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Berry, KY a good place to live?

Berry, KY has a population of 164, a median household income of $50,208, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Berry?

Berry averages 41.2°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches with about 16.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Berry?

Berry, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41003.

What is the population of Berry?

The population of Berry, Kentucky is 164 with a median age of 53.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Berry?

Key numbers for living in Berry: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $98,000, median household income $50,208, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Berry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.