Eminence is a small town of 2,705 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $48,793
and a 6.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eminence stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Eminence is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eminence 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: 94.0
Eminence's overall cost of living index is 94.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eminence costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eminence, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$158,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$778
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,793
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eminence's violent crime rate is 18.6 per 100,000 residents
— 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
18.6 /100k
Property Crime
458.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eminence is served primarily by Eminence Independent.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eminence, KY
National Avg
School District
Eminence Independent
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eminence sees average highs of 41.7°F in January
and 87.6°F in July,
with 49.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.6 inches of snow per year.
Eminence's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eminence roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $158,700 and median rent is $778/month.
Eminence's violent crime rate is 18.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 458.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eminence are operated by Eminence Independent.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eminence, KY has a population of 2,705, a median household income of $48,793, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%.
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.
Eminence averages 41.7°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.9 inches
with about 20.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eminence, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 40019.
The population of Eminence, Kentucky is 2,705 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eminence: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $158,700, median household income $48,793, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eminence side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
