Vicco: Economy & Jobs
Households in Vicco earn a median $43,393 (about the same as Perry County median $42,181; 1.5× below Kentucky median $63,726), with homes at a median value of $109,700. The surrounding county supports 2,156 jobs (avg $41,628).
- $50,676 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Kentucky $79,007).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $43,393 — below the Kentucky median ($61,166). Poverty rate 25.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 72% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 29.9% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 72.4% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 25.8% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.1% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $4,800 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $243,245 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $50,676 (vs Kentucky $79,007) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $49,635 |
| Median Household Income | $43,393 (vs Kentucky $61,166) |
| Poverty Rate | 25.8% |
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 | service_economy |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Public Admin |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $43,393 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 8.6% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 10% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 10.3% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 2,156 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $89,745,497 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $41,628 |
| 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 | 8.6% (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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 3 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 3.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Vegetable Totals, Poultry Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 153 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,323 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 53,634 |
| 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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 11 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Accounting Firms | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Physician Offices | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Fast Food | 5 |
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 · Fast Food | 5 |
|---|
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 (2)
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 (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Ramey's Qwik Stop |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
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 | BOWLING GREEN AREA 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 | $135,606,523 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 9,515.58 (vs Kentucky $7,452) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 14,251 people (vs Kentucky 19,515) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 84.5% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 10.3% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 33.3 years (vs Kentucky 37.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 28.8% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | limited |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12