Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Only 5 of the 143 Kentucky towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Nebo. John Cox House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Nebo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Nebo beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 174 in 1880, a peak of 338 in 1960, 211 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2018 and 2 maps from 1909 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Nebo, 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 Nebo.
Most working residents leave Nebo for work: only 1% work in town. Nebo’s median household income is $50,000, against $60,000 in Kentucky’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. 14% of residents live below the poverty line in Nebo.
| Nebo | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 15% | 8% |
| Median household income | $50,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical Nebo home is worth about $161,000, down 7.3% in a year, 30% below the Kentucky typical home. 75% of households own their home in Nebo, where Kentucky’s towns sit at 59% and U.S. towns at 73%.
| Nebo | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 75% | 59% | 73% |
| Median rent | $967 a month | $934 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nebo has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Nebo is 89°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Nebo beats the Kentucky average on 9 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 41% of Nebo adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Nebo | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 40% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 27% | 23% |
| What stands out | Nebo | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.6% | 15.5% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.2% | 18.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Nebo
About 1 of every 100 Nebo residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
Where Nebo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Kentucky, United States
Nebo is a home rule-class city in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 204 as of 2024
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Nebo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.