Willisburg is a small town of 431 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $72,857
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Willisburg 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 Willisburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Willisburg 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: 89.6
Willisburg's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Willisburg costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Willisburg, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$119,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$72,857
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Willisburg's violent crime rate is 33.1 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
33.1 /100k
Property Crime
115.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Willisburg is served primarily by Washington County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Willisburg, KY
National Avg
School District
Washington County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Willisburg sees average highs of 43.3°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Willisburg's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Willisburg roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $119,900 and median rent is $850/month.
Willisburg's violent crime rate is 33.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 115.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Willisburg are operated by Washington County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Willisburg, KY has a population of 431, a median household income of $72,857, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
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.
Willisburg averages 43.3°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches
with about 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Willisburg, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 40078.
The population of Willisburg, Kentucky is 431 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Willisburg: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $119,900, median household income $72,857, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Willisburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
