EkronKY
A town of 130, settled in 1906. Public schools that outperform most of Kentucky.
What makes Ekron stand out
The 2 things Ekron does most differently from other towns.
130 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Ekron’s report card
Now in Ekron
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ekron. Another town gets a different order.
Ekron’s public schools outperform 86% of Kentucky districts
The public schools Ekron’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 86% of Kentucky’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekron Elementary School | K–6 | 365 | A− |
Most working residents commute out of Ekron
Most working residents leave Ekron for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Brandenburg (12%), Elizabethtown (7%) and St. Matthews (4%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, pleasant summers
Ekron has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 5 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
A typical Ekron home is worth about $272K
The typical Ekron home is worth about $272,000, about the same as a year ago, 17% above the Kentucky typical home.
Typical home value
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Ekron is
Ekron beats the Kentucky average on 2 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Ekron | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| More adults seeing a dentist | 65% | 58.1% |
100% of working residents leave Ekron for work
Where Ekron’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Ekron
City in Kentucky, United States
Ekron is a home rule-class city in Meade County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 175 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1906
- Population
- 175
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 656 ft
- ZIP code
- 40117