Wurtland is a small town of 1,133 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $43,654
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wurtland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wurtland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wurtland 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: 88.4
Wurtland's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wurtland costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wurtland, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$721
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,654
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wurtland's violent crime rate is 51.3 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
51.3 /100k
Property Crime
210.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wurtland is served primarily by Greenup County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wurtland, KY
National Avg
School District
Greenup County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wurtland sees average highs of 39.8°F in January
and 85.4°F in July,
with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.6 inches of snow per year.
Wurtland's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wurtland roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $85,300 and median rent is $721/month.
Wurtland's violent crime rate is 51.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 210.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wurtland are operated by Greenup County.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wurtland, KY has a population of 1,133, a median household income of $43,654, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
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.
Wurtland averages 39.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches
with about 6.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wurtland, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41144.
The population of Wurtland, Kentucky is 1,133 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wurtland: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $85,300, median household income $43,654, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wurtland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
