Crittenden is a small town of 4,033 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $52,217
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Crittenden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Crittenden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Crittenden 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: 94.1
Crittenden's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Crittenden costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Crittenden, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$171,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$881
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,217
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Crittenden's violent crime rate is 59.8 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
59.8 /100k
Property Crime
574.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Crittenden is served primarily by Kenton County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Crittenden, KY
National Avg
School District
Kenton County
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Crittenden sees average highs of 41.9°F in January
and 87.1°F in July,
with 44.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.0 inches of snow per year.
Crittenden's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Crittenden roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $171,000 and median rent is $881/month.
Crittenden's violent crime rate is 59.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 574.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Crittenden are operated by Kenton County.
The district has 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Crittenden, KY has a population of 4,033, a median household income of $52,217, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
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.
Crittenden averages 41.9°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.3 inches
with about 16.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Crittenden, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41030.
The population of Crittenden, Kentucky is 4,033 with a median age of 24.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Crittenden: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $171,000, median household income $52,217, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crittenden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
