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Park City is a small town of 700 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $50,625
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Park City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Park City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Park City 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: 88.3
Park City's overall cost of living index is 88.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Park City costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Park City, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$121,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$717
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Park City's violent crime rate is 83.6 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
83.6 /100k
Property Crime
1028.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Park City is served primarily by Barren County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Park City, KY
National Avg
School District
Barren County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Park City sees average highs of 47.9°F in January
and 91.0°F in July,
with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.0 inches of snow per year.
Park City's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Park City roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $121,400 and median rent is $717/month.
Park City's violent crime rate is 83.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1028.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Park City are operated by Barren County.
The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Park City, KY has a population of 700, a median household income of $50,625, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Park City averages 47.9°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches
with about 4.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Park City, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42160.
The population of Park City, Kentucky is 700 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Park City: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $121,400, median household income $50,625, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Park City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
