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Is Radcliff a Good Place to Live? Radcliff, Kentucky: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Radcliff ranks #1183 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #210 of 234 towns and #20 of 20 in Kentucky. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($169,600, #40 of 231), and trails on low household income ($58,559, #179 of 234) and long commutes (24.7 min, #176 of 234).
Radcliff by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Radcliff's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Radcliff?
Radcliff's cost of living index is 90.6, 9% below the US level of 100 and #228 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $971/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $212,236, 9% below the typical Kentucky home ($232,577).
| Measure | Radcliff | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 90.6#228 of 1,308 | 90.2 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $212,236#145 of 1,187 | $232,577 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,583/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,023/mo#29 of 1,115 | — | $1,583/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $169,600#137 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $971/mo#178 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 2.9x#138 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 19.9%#440 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Radcliff housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Radcliff is in the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY metro.
Kentucky housing market →Is Radcliff safe?
Radcliff recorded 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 12% below the US rate of 328 and 35% above Kentucky's 212. That ranks #539 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #95 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Radcliff Police Department. Property crime runs 1,657 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Radcliff | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 220 · US 328 | 287#539 of 1,085 | 212 | 220 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,379 · US 1,548 | 1,657#555 of 1,085 | 1,262 | 1,379 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Radcliff?
The median household in Radcliff earns $58,559, 30% below the US figure of $83,163 and 9% below Kentucky ($64,526). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Radcliff | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $58,559#1074 of 1,312 | $64,526 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 15.9%#919 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | -0.3%#853 of 1,132 | +0.5% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Radcliff?
The median resident of Radcliff is 36.9 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 18.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1204 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 50.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Radcliff | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 36.9 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 18.3%#1204 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 50.4% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Radcliff's schools and health?
Radcliff's 6 public schools graduate 89% of students in four years (Kentucky 90.1%), with 17.7 students per teacher and $13,734 spent per pupil. 43.5% of adults are obese and 15.8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Radcliff | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 89%#454 of 1,063 | 90.1% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 17.7#809 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $13,734#738 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 43.5%#1256 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 15.8%#1206 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 19.5%#1113 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 8.1%#389 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,325 students are enrolled in Radcliff's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Radcliff?
The average commute in Radcliff is 24.7 minutes (Kentucky 24.5); 0.1% of workers take transit and 9.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Radcliff scores 7 of 20 (below average walkable), #1236 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 74.4°F and winters 35.8°F, with 54.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Radcliff | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 24.7 min#753 of 1,312 | 24.5 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 7.7%#892 of 1,312 | 6.5% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 77.3% | 76.4% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.2% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 9.4% | 9.5% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7#1236 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 24.3 | 4 |
| Feb | 47 | 27.4 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 56.2 | 34.5 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 67.2 | 43.7 | 5.1 |
| May | 75.3 | 53.7 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 83 | 62.2 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 86 | 65.7 | 5.4 |
| Aug | 85.3 | 64.2 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 79.5 | 56.8 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 68.6 | 45.1 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 55.9 | 34.4 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 46.2 | 28 | 4.9 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Elizabethtown Wp Cs.
| Measure | Radcliff | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 55.5°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 74.4°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 35.8°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 54.4 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Elizabethtown Wp Cs.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Radcliff?
Hardin County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hardin County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, hail, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 72% of US counties.
| Measure | Radcliff | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.12%#397 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Hardin County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Hardin County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Ice storm | 0.0032% | 82% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0081% | 81% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0098% | 78% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.011% | 56% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.073% | 40% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0013% | 38% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Radcliff compare with similar-size cities?
Radcliff is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #210 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 22,864.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliff, KYPop. 22,864 | #1183 | 45.6 | $58,559 | $971/mo | 287 | 24.7 min |
| Rock Springs, WYPop. 23,127 | #816 | 53.1 | $69,168 | $928/mo | 145 | 22.5 min |
| Watertown, SDPop. 23,044 | #659 | 55.7 | $69,600 | $942/mo | 181 | 12.6 min |
| Duncan, OKPop. 22,958 | #1188 | 45.5 | $58,054 | $896/mo | 356 | 21.9 min |
| Keene, NHPop. 22,939 | #231 | 63.7 | $78,445 | $1,342/mo | 143 | 17.2 min |
| Prairie Village, KSPop. 22,874 | #133 | 67.1 | $113,530 | $1,794/mo | 96 | 19.6 min |
| North Platte, NEPop. 22,831 | #945 | 51.0 | $58,097 | $921/mo | 116 | 13.3 min |
| Central Falls, RIPop. 22,701 | #937 | 51.2 | $49,285 | $1,200/mo | 273 | 27.4 min |
| Chalmette, LAPop. 22,616 | #1276 | 40.0 | $54,904 | $1,110/mo | no data | 29.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Radcliff compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Radcliff ranks #20 of the 20 Kentucky cities we track, with a score of 45.6 against Kentucky's statewide 44.8. Its households earn 9% below the Kentucky median. Violent crime is 35% above the statewide rate. Homes are 9% below the typical Kentucky home.
| City | Rank in KY | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, KYPop. 29,392 | #1 | 64.4 | $102,361 | $1,250/mo | 49 |
| Jeffersontown, KYPop. 29,199 | #2 | 61.1 | $81,506 | $1,320/mo | 65 |
| Florence, KYPop. 32,803 | #3 | 60.5 | $71,003 | $1,329/mo | 199 |
| Georgetown, KYPop. 39,117 | #4 | 60.3 | $80,088 | $1,255/mo | 165 |
| Lexington, KYPop. 323,725 | #5 | 59.9 | $69,479 | $1,164/mo | 228 |
| Erlanger, KYPop. 19,875 | #6 | 58.4 | $75,840 | $970/mo | 69 |
| Nicholasville, KYPop. 32,197 | #7 | 58.0 | $68,503 | $1,147/mo | 197 |
| Covington, KYPop. 41,110 | #8 | 57.5 | $61,166 | $1,006/mo | 290 |
| Elizabethtown, KYPop. 32,576 | #9 | 57.4 | $60,760 | $909/mo | 110 |
| Richmond, KYPop. 37,111 | #10 | 55.5 | $50,870 | $917/mo | 243 |
| Frankfort, KYPop. 28,503 | #11 | 53.8 | $53,073 | $944/mo | 238 |
| Owensboro, KYPop. 60,302 | #12 | 51.6 | $56,357 | $905/mo | 413 |
| Bowling Green, KYPop. 75,388 | #13 | 50.8 | $48,873 | $998/mo | 187 |
| Ashland, KYPop. 21,295 | #14 | 50.8 | $52,715 | $872/mo | 244 |
| Louisville, KYPop. 631,818 | #15 | 50.0 | $66,849 | $1,120/mo | 674 |
| Paducah, KYPop. 26,845 | #16 | 49.8 | $49,915 | $834/mo | 274 |
| Henderson, KYPop. 27,852 | #17 | 49.6 | $48,186 | $771/mo | 278 |
| Madisonville, KYPop. 19,515 | #18 | 46.6 | $53,860 | $838/mo | 149 |
| Hopkinsville, KYPop. 30,906 | #19 | 45.9 | $49,139 | $902/mo | 300 |
| Radcliff, KYPop. 22,864 | #20 | 45.6 | $58,559 | $971/mo | 287 |
All 20 Kentucky cities we track, by overall score. Kentucky statewide: median income $64,526, violent crime 212.1 per 100,000.
How is Radcliff's score calculated?
Radcliff scores 45.6 out of 100, #1183 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Kentucky's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Radcliff. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
20.5 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Radcliff's police agency. Similar-size median 81.4.
76.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Radcliff. Similar-size median 56.5.
28.1 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Radcliff's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
54.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Radcliff's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
84.3 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Radcliff. Similar-size median 50.8.
36.4 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Radcliff. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
24.3 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Radcliff. Similar-size median 48.3.
41.5 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Radcliff's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
31.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
63.2 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Radcliff's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Radcliff has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Radcliff
Is Radcliff, KY a good place to live?
Radcliff ranks #1183 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #210 of 234 towns and #20 of 20 in Kentucky. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($169,600, #40 of 231), and trails on low household income ($58,559, #179 of 234) and long commutes (24.7 min, #176 of 234).
What is the cost of living in Radcliff?
Radcliff's cost of living index is 90.6, 9% below the US level of 100 and #228 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $971/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $212,236, 9% below the typical Kentucky home ($232,577).
What is the crime rate in Radcliff?
Radcliff recorded 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 12% below the US rate of 328 and 35% above Kentucky's 212. That ranks #539 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #95 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Radcliff Police Department. Property crime runs 1,657 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Radcliff?
The median household in Radcliff earns $58,559, 30% below the US figure of $83,163 and 9% below Kentucky ($64,526). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Radcliff?
Median rent in Radcliff is $971/mo (Census), #178 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,023/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 19.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Radcliff?
The typical home value in Radcliff is $212,236, down 1.5% in a year, against $232,577 for Kentucky and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $169,600.
How are the public schools in Radcliff?
Radcliff's 6 public schools graduate 89% of students in four years (Kentucky 90.1%), with 17.7 students per teacher and $13,734 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Radcliff?
The average commute is 24.7 minutes, #753 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.5 minutes across Kentucky. 7.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Radcliff?
Radcliff averages 55.5°F over the year, 74.4°F in summer and 35.8°F in winter, with 54.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Radcliff walkable?
Radcliff scores 7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1236 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Radcliff at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hardin County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, hail, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 72% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Radcliff?
Hardin County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Radcliff?
Radcliff has 22,864 residents. The median resident of Radcliff is 36.9 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 18.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1204 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 50.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Radcliff compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Radcliff ranks #20 of the 20 Kentucky cities we track, with a score of 45.6 against Kentucky's statewide 44.8. Its households earn 9% below the Kentucky median. Violent crime is 35% above the statewide rate. Homes are 9% below the typical Kentucky home.
What cities are similar in size to Radcliff?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Radcliff's population of 22,864 are Rock Springs, WY (#816 overall), Watertown, SD (#659 overall), Duncan, OK (#1188 overall), Keene, NH (#231 overall), and Prairie Village, KS (#133 overall). Radcliff is #1183.