Monroe County , Kentucky
Population: 11,318 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $49,430 Home $116,300 Rent $629/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 11,318 residents, Monroe County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike.
$49,430
Median Income
household
$116,300
Home Value
median
$629/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $49,430 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,755 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.2% |
| Median Home Value | $116,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $629/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 11,318 |
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.9% |
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 26.7 · 27th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
53.40
🌀 Hurricane
42.51
🔥 Wildfire
11.04
❄️ Winter Storm
52.80
🌍 Earthquake
63.58
☀️ Drought
40.43
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