Eddyville is a small town of 2,783 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $37,475
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eddyville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Eddyville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eddyville 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: 89.4
Eddyville's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eddyville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eddyville, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$162,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$681
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,475
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eddyville's violent crime rate is 36.5 per 100,000 residents
— 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
36.5 /100k
Property Crime
280.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eddyville is served primarily by Lyon County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eddyville, KY
National Avg
School District
Lyon County
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eddyville sees average highs of 47.7°F in January
and 90.1°F in July,
with 53.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.5 inches of snow per year.
Eddyville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eddyville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $162,500 and median rent is $681/month.
Eddyville's violent crime rate is 36.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 280.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eddyville are operated by Lyon County.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eddyville, KY has a population of 2,783, a median household income of $37,475, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
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.
Eddyville averages 47.7°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.1 inches
with about 8.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eddyville, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42038.
The population of Eddyville, Kentucky is 2,783 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eddyville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $162,500, median household income $37,475, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eddyville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
