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Metcalfe County, KY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Metcalfe County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 10,583
- +2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 4,100
- Median household income
- $51,473
- +37.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $110,200
- Jobs located here
- 1,924
- Highest market score
- 76
- Insurance agencies, #320 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 10,583 people live in Metcalfe County, in 4,100 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Metcalfe County grew 2.9%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Metcalfe County is $51,473 a year, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 37.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Metcalfe County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (47).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Metcalfe County are for insurance agencies (76), restaurants and cafes (66) and real estate businesses (56). Metcalfe County ranks #320 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
Metcalfe County is part of the Glasgow area. For its number of households, Metcalfe County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for auto repair shops (13% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (65% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Metcalfe County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Metcalfe County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 76 | #320 of 2,272 | 5 | 12.2 | $2.2M | 174 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 66 | #508 of 2,405 | 25 | 61.0 | $490K | 132 | 9 |
| Real estate | 56 | #751 of 2,229 | 5 | 12.2 | Index only | 241 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 55 | #945 of 2,394 | 12 | 29.3 | $310K | 203 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 52 | #923 of 2,176 | 5 | 12.2 | Index only | 192 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 48 | #1,272 of 2,358 | 7 | 17.1 | $1.8M | 76 | 7 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,562 of 2,401 | 16 | 39.0 | $236K | 88 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 40 | #1,646 of 2,405 | 20 | 48.8 | $612K | 92 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 39 | #1,702 of 2,378 | 10 | 24.4 | $378K | 85 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 38 | #1,667 of 2,402 | 9 | 22.0 | $2.4M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 24 | #1,959 of 2,261 | 7 | 17.1 | $3.1M | 39 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 18 | #2,140 of 2,200 | 7 | 17.1 | $403K | 46 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.8 | $1.6M | 178 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.8 | $3.1M | 60 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.3 | $2.1M | 165 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 7.3 | $940K | 35 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $601K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $6.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $299K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $10.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $1.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.9 | $1.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $12.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $9.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $9.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.4 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Metcalfe County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $3.8M | $921 | 96 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $12.7M | $3,095 | 119 |
| Food away from home | $12.2M | $2,985 | 73 |
| Groceries | $21.7M | $5,283 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $3M | $722 | 72 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.2M | $293 | 50 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $1.9M | $466 | 47 |
| Medical and dental services | $3.7M | $906 | 70 |
| Pets | $2.8M | $688 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $6.3M | $1,530 | 74 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.9M | $2,668 | 136 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $9.4M | $2,285 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5M | $1,210 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $52.3M | $12,745 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Metcalfe County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 10,583+2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 4,100
- Median age
- 43.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 290 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 36
- Median household income
- $51,473+37.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $65,471
- Median home value
- $110,200
- Jobs located here
- 1,924
- Daytime population
- 8,587Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Metcalfe County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Metcalfe County at 10,583 people in 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 4,100 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 37.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in Metcalfe County, KY spend?
Households in Metcalfe County spend about $52.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $21.7M on groceries and $12.7M on gasoline and other fuels. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Metcalfe County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (47).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Metcalfe County, KY?
Of the business types scored in Metcalfe County, insurance agencies (76), restaurants and cafes (66) and real estate businesses (56) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #320 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Metcalfe County, KY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Metcalfe County is $51,473, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $110,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for auto repair shops (13% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (65% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 12 of the 56 business types have a score in Metcalfe County, each ranked against other counties.
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