What are the schools like in Bremen, KY?

Bremen is served primarily by Muhlenberg County. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Bremen?

The median household income in Bremen, KY is $42,650 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.3%.

What is the weather like in Bremen, KY?

Bremen has an average high temperature of 42.5°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Bremen, KY affordable or expensive?

Bremen's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bremen is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $126,300 and the median rent is $607 per month.

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

Bremen has a violent crime rate of 45.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 434.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bremen, KY a Good Place to Live?

Bremen is a small town of 383 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $42,650 and a 12.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Bremen stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Bremen 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: 87.2

Bremen's overall cost of living index is 87.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bremen costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bremen, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$126,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$607	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,650	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bremen's violent crime rate is 45.7 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

45.7 /100k

Property Crime

434.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bremen is served primarily by Muhlenberg County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bremen, KY	National Avg
School District	Muhlenberg County	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bremen sees average highs of 42.5°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 4.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bremen, KY
Average High — January	42.5°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	4.3"

Demographics

Metric	Bremen, KY	National Avg
Population	383	—
Median Age	47.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	15.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Bremen

Bremen, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

42325

Bremen vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bremen, KY affordable or expensive?

Bremen's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bremen roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $126,300 and median rent is $607/month.

What is the crime rate in Bremen, KY?

Bremen's violent crime rate is 45.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 434.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bremen?

Public schools in Bremen are operated by Muhlenberg County. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 7.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bremen, KY a good place to live?

Bremen, KY has a population of 383, a median household income of $42,650, and an unemployment rate of 12.3%. 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 Bremen?

Bremen averages 42.5°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 4.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bremen?

Bremen, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42325.

What is the population of Bremen?

The population of Bremen, Kentucky is 383 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bremen?

Key numbers for living in Bremen: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $126,300, median household income $42,650, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bremen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.