Muhlenberg County , Kentucky

Population: 30,712 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $52,672 Home $121,300 Rent $712/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Muhlenberg County's headline indicators land 29% below the national median on income ($52,672), with housing 60% below the US figure ($121,000 typical) — a profile closer to the broad US middle than to either tail of the distribution.

$52,672
Median Income
household
$121,300
Home Value
median
$712/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $52,672
Per Capita Income $31,065
Poverty Rate 17.8%
Median Home Value $121,300
Median Gross Rent $712/mo
Owner Occupied 81.9%
Renter Occupied 18.1%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 30,712
Median Age 42.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 13.0%

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 53.2  ·  53th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
54.61
🌀 Hurricane
30.41
🔥 Wildfire
18.16
❄️ Winter Storm
65.72
🌍 Earthquake
85.78
☀️ Drought
69.05

Thinking of moving to Muhlenberg County?

Use our salary calculator to see what income you'd need to maintain your lifestyle.

Open Cost of Living Calculator →