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
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
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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