City profile · Kentucky · Census ACS 2023

Danville, KY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Danville - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

17,235
Residents
$53,370
Median income
$202,200
Median home
$913
Median rent (state)

Danville - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Danville lands in the 25th percentile for household income and the 58th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

25th
percentile, household income
43rd
percentile, home value
5th
percentile, median rent
58th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Danville, KY

17,235 people live in Danville, Kentucky - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $53,370 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 10.8%. Typical homes in Danville are valued around $202,200, and the median resident age is 36.0 years. About 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 52.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Danville reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1154.8 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 55.4°F with 47.9 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Kentucky run below the national norm: the state registers 90.2 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $913 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Kentucky, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 17.2 minutes, with 74.9% driving alone and 8.4% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 41.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

17,235 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Kentucky

Median Household Income

$53,370 /yr

Poverty 10.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.2 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Kentucky average

How does Danville compare to other US cities?

Here's how Danville stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 25% higher than other cities
Home value 43% pricier than other cities
Median rent 5% pricier than other cities
Safety 58% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Kentucky alone, Danville ranks #124 of 181 Kentucky cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Danville's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Kentucky, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

25thIncome percentile
58thSafety percentile

25th percentile nationally for median household income · 58th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Danville's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Danville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 53 Avg. percentile National median
Danville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Danville's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$202,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 57% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Danville $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Danville, KY Danville, KY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Danville, KY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Danville, KY median $53,370/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Danville, KY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Danville, KY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 26.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 10.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 52.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
17,235
Median Income
$53,370
Median Home Value
$202,200
Median Age
36.0
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Labor force participation
52.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1154.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
109.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1045.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
55.4°F
Annual Precipitation
47.9"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
10
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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17,000 residents17,200 residents17,400 residents17,600 residents17,800 residents 202020212022202320242025 17,321 residents 17,736 residents ▲ +2.4%
Danville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
17.2 minutes
Drive Alone
74.9%
Carpool
10.2%
Public Transit
0.4%
Walk
5.7%
Work from Home
8.4%

Based on 7,197 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Kentucky - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$70
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Kentucky state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Kentucky state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Danville sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.2
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$913/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
41.6 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Kentucky

Fort Thomas
17,242 people
Shelbyville
17,436 people
St. Matthews
17,491 people
Murray
17,888 people
Burlington
18,090 people
Mount Washington
18,228 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Danville's 17,235 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Kaukauna, WI
17,237 people
Lake Butler, FL
17,242 people
Islip, NY
17,224 people
Dallas, OR
17,214 people
Charleston, IL
17,212 people
Adelphi, MD
17,210 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Danville's $53,370 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

St. Albans, VT
$53,370 median income
West Rutland, VT
$53,373 median income
West Point, GA
$53,375 median income
Stonefort, IL
$53,365 median income
Dewart, PA
$53,365 median income
Endeavor, WI
$53,365 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Danville, KY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Danville, KY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 79.0% 10.9% 6.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.4% White 79.0% Black or African American 10.9% Asian 0.9% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.3% Some other race 2.1% Two or more races 6.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Danville compares to nearby Kentucky cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Danville (this city) 17,235 $53,370
Fort Thomas 17,242 $100,819
Shelbyville 17,436 $73,733
St. Matthews 17,491 $80,716
Census ACS 5-year FIPS KY FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Danville, KY?

What is the population of Danville, KY? +

The population of Danville, KY stands at 17,235 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Danville, KY? +

Danville households earn a median of $53,370 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Danville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Danville; the closest available measure is the Kentucky state average, a cost of living index of 90.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Kentucky vary by metro area.

Is Danville, KY safe? +

Danville has a total crime rate of 1154.8 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Danville, KY? +

Homes in Danville carry a median value of $202,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Danville? +

The average annual temperature in Danville runs 55.4°F, 47.9 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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