Leitchfield, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Leitchfield, Kentucky Summary
Life in Leitchfield research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Leitchfield over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Leitchfield:
The population in Leitchfield is 6,427.
The median home value in Leitchfield is $118,800.
The median income in Leitchfield is $37,309.
The cost of living in Leitchfield is 84 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Leitchfield is $575.
The unemployment rate in Leitchfield is 1.7%.
The poverty rate in Leitchfield is 27.5%.
Table Of Contents
Leitchfield SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
4
Affordability
7
Diversity
3
Safety
7
Amenities
6
Education
4
Commute
8.5
Leitchfield, KY Crime Report
121
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,880.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-19.07%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Leitchfield / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 121 | 1,880.9 | 2,038.6 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 186.5 | 259.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 15.5 | 52.9 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 108.8 | 168.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 109 | 1,694.4 | 1,779.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 24 | 373.1 | 344.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 74 | 1,150.3 | 1,178.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 171.0 | 256.8 | 282.7 |
Leitchfield, KY Cost Of Living
84
Leitchfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Leitchfield's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Leitchfield | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 105 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 79 | 100 | |
| Housing | 51 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 106 | 100 | |
Leitchfield, KY Photos
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Rankings for Leitchfield in Kentucky
Map Of Leitchfield, KY
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Population over time in Leitchfield
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,789 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 6,784 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 6,826 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 6,850 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 6,819 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 6,781 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 6,750 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 6,721 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 6,679 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 6,640 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Leitchfield
| Race | Leitchfield | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 83.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 7.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% | 3.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Leitchfield
| Gender | Leitchfield | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Leitchfield for adults over 25
| Education | Leitchfield | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 52.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Leitchfield, Kentucky
| Income | Leitchfield | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.0% | 7.5% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.2% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.9% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 22.0% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 17.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.5% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.4% | 14.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.2% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 4.9% | 9.5% |
