Wildwood, KY Economy


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Wildwood, KY is a small town with a population of approximately 1,500. It has a low 2 bedroom rent cost at $1,390 compared to the US average of $1,430. Additionally, it has a relatively lower Grocery Cost Index than the US with 101 versus 100.
The town contains basic amenities such as Walmart, McDonald's and Burger King for shopping and dining. Wildwood is also home to the Nancy Jane Park which features walking trails, basketball courts, playgrounds and picnic areas. There are also plenty of local attractions including O'Bannon Woods State Park nearby which offers hiking trails and camping sites. In addition to this there are some great golf courses in the area too such as Big Spring Country Club and The Ford Plantation Golf Course.

Wildwood has an unemployment rate of 5.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Wildwood has seen the job market increase by 1.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Wildwood
- The Sales Tax Rate for Wildwood is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Wildwood is 5.8%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Wildwood
- The average income of a Wildwood resident is $32,868 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Wildwood resident is $78,750 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWildwood, KentuckyUnited States
  56
  -5.3%-6.2%
  38.3%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $38,754$37,638
  $78,750$69,021
  $79,583$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  0.8%6.8%
  8.3%10.0%
  1.7%2.5%
  9.2%11.0%
  0.0%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  1.7%1.9%
  5.8%4.7%
  2.5%1.9%
  12.5%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.0%4.2%
  20.8%9.3%
  14.2%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  10.0%7.0%
  7.5%4.8%
  5.0%4.7%
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