Muldraugh: Economy & Jobs
$60,508 is the median household income in Muldraugh (1.2× below Meade County median $74,355; 1.1× below Kentucky median $63,726), with homes at a median value of $76,700. The surrounding county supports 48,897 jobs (avg $55,787).
- $65,489 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Kentucky $79,007).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $60,508 — near the Kentucky median ($61,166). Poverty rate 22.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 38% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.3× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 18.0% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 38.0% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 22.5% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 0.8% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $50,460 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $3,304,551 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $65,489 (vs Kentucky $79,007) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $53,624 |
| Median Household Income | $60,508 (vs Kentucky $61,166) |
| Poverty Rate | 22.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Retail |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $60,508 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.2% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 26% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 25.9% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 48,897 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,727,785,320 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $55,787 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,963,060 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% (vs Kentucky 3.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 353 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 159,897 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 453.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Animal Totals, Soybeans, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 2,231 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 35,999 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,558,799 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 14 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 51 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 30 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 71 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 85 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 4 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 14 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | DOLLAR GENERAL 8874 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 3 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | HARDIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,225,213,336 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 11,067.67 (vs Kentucky $7,452) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 110,702 people (vs Kentucky 19,515) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 56.6% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Pct Walked | 25.9% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 36.3 years (vs Kentucky 37.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 36.0% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12