Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
The best of Elkton’s subject grades is an A− for cost of living; the weakest is a D for incomes. Among 143 Kentucky towns, just 7 have a higher January low than Elkton. CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 88% of the country. Among 143 Kentucky towns, just 8 have a higher share of residents 65 or older than Elkton. Elkton has 7 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them McReynolds House and Edwards Hall. Elkton has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Elkton beats most towns.
Edwards HallCensus counts: 474 in 1840, 2,056 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1860 and 2 maps from 1951 on.
7 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Kentucky), ordered by how far Elkton is from typical.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elkton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Elkton.
About one in 5 of Elkton’s working residents works in town. 18% of Elkton residents live below the poverty line, above both the Kentucky town median (16%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Since 2013, Elkton has added 346 jobs, to 1,149 in 2023.
| Elkton | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 21% | 15% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $49,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Todd County school district. Two of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Todd County Central High School, with 500 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd County Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 401 | C+ |
| Todd County Central High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 500 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within KY on state tests and graduation
16% of Elkton adults have diabetes, above both Kentucky’s towns (13%) and U.S. towns (12%). 43% of Elkton adults have high blood pressure. Elkton beats the Kentucky average on 0 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| Elkton | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 40% | 36% |
| What stands out | Elkton | KY |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 29.5% | 18.9% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 20.5% | 15.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 2016, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Elkton.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Elkton has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Elkton is 89°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Elkton’s property crime rate is 5.4 per 1,000 residents.
| Elkton | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 5.4 per 1,000 residents | 8.3 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.1 per 1,000 residents | 1.3 | 1.6 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
The typical Elkton home is worth about $217,000, down 2.8% in a year, 6% below the Kentucky typical home. 58% of households own their home in Elkton.
| Elkton | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 58% | 59% | 73% |
| Median rent | $906 a month | $934 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Elkton | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.5% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Todd County Park | 0.5 mi | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Elkton; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Elkton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
Where Elkton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
7 places in Elkton on the National Register of Historic Places.
6 notable people were born in Elkton.
City in Kentucky, United States
Elkton is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Todd County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Elkton had a population of 2,056.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.
6 notable people were born here, including Benjamin Helm Bristow and Paul Rudolph.
