Caldwell County , Kentucky

Population: 12,631 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $57,618 Home $113,500 Rent $724/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 12,631 residents, Caldwell County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike.

$57,618
Median Income
household
$113,500
Home Value
median
$724/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $57,618
Per Capita Income $31,544
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Median Home Value $113,500
Median Gross Rent $724/mo
Owner Occupied 71.8%
Renter Occupied 28.2%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 12,631
Median Age 42.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 18.1%

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 39.0  ·  39th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
61.16
🌀 Hurricane
22.65
🔥 Wildfire
5.79
❄️ Winter Storm
47.36
🌍 Earthquake
86.01
☀️ Drought
71.79

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