Providence is a small town of 2,883 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $49,954
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Providence stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Providence is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Providence 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: 83.4
Providence's overall cost of living index is 83.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Providence costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Providence, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$57,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$609
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,954
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Providence's violent crime rate is 7.7 per 100,000 residents
— 98% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
7.7 /100k
Property Crime
363.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Providence is served primarily by Webster County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Providence, KY
National Avg
School District
Webster County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Providence sees average highs of 43.4°F in January
and 89.6°F in July,
with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.8 inches of snow per year.
Providence's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Providence roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $57,700 and median rent is $609/month.
Providence's violent crime rate is 7.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 363.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Providence are operated by Webster County.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Providence, KY has a population of 2,883, a median household income of $49,954, 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.
Providence averages 43.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches
with about 9.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Providence, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42450.
The population of Providence, Kentucky is 2,883 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Providence: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $57,700, median household income $49,954, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Providence side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
