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Danville is a small city of 17,191 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $48,038
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Danville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Danville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Danville 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: 90.8
Danville's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Danville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Danville, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$181,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$765
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,038
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Danville's violent crime rate is 109.2 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
109.2 /100k
Property Crime
1045.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Danville is served primarily by Boyle County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Danville, KY
National Avg
School District
Boyle County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Danville sees average highs of 42.7°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.4 inches of snow per year.
Danville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Danville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $181,500 and median rent is $765/month.
Danville's violent crime rate is 109.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1045.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Danville are operated by Boyle County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Danville, KY has a population of 17,191, a median household income of $48,038, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
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.
Danville averages 42.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches
with about 7.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Danville, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 40422.
The population of Danville, Kentucky is 17,191 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Danville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $181,500, median household income $48,038, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Danville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
