Vine Grove is a small town of 6,611 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $74,035
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Vine Grove 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:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Vine Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Vine Grove 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
Vine Grove's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Vine Grove costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Vine Grove, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$191,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,293
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,035
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Vine Grove's violent crime rate is 28.5 per 100,000 residents
— 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
28.5 /100k
Property Crime
328.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Vine Grove is served primarily by Hardin County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Vine Grove, KY
National Avg
School District
Hardin County
—
Elementary Schools
13
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Vine Grove sees average highs of 42.0°F in January
and 86.0°F in July,
with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.5 inches of snow per year.
Vine Grove's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Vine Grove roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $191,200 and median rent is $1,293/month.
Vine Grove's violent crime rate is 28.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 328.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Vine Grove are operated by Hardin County.
The district has 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Vine Grove, KY has a population of 6,611, a median household income of $74,035, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
Vine Grove averages 42.0°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches
with about 4.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Vine Grove, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 40175.
The population of Vine Grove, Kentucky is 6,611 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Vine Grove: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $191,200, median household income $74,035, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vine Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.