The Town FilesGreenup, Kentucky
City in Greenup County · population 1,095 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $143,000
- Household income
- $40,313
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 48.0
Greenup is a city of 1,095 people in Greenup County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $143,000, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks quieter than 98% of Kentucky towns, better for families than 76% of Kentucky towns.
How Greenup ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greenup is worth $143,000, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $40,313, which is more affordable than 27% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $890 a month. 66.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenup | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,000 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $890 | $837 |
| Median household income | $40,313 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 66.5% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Greenup
| People | Greenup | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.0 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 30.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.6% | 88.6% |
Weather in Greenup
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 23.5°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.6 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenup since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 23, 1968 about 9.3 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 76 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on September 14, 2011.
Severe weather in Greenup County since 1996
Greenup County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Greenup County
Greenup County had 7,009 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,910 a year. Unemployment was 6.5% in 2023; in Greenup itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Greenup
3 public schools with 1,119 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenup County High School | 9-12 | 829 | 15.6 |
| Greysbranch Elementary School | PK-5 | 290 | 12.1 |
| Greenup County Area Technology Center | 8-12 | — | — |
Towns near Greenup
- Wurtland, KY2.7 mi · 983 people · home $95,000
- Franklin Furnace, OH4.3 mi · 1,525 people · home $147,200
- Worthington, KY4.9 mi · 1,501 people · home $133,200
- Raceland, KY5.0 mi · 2,343 people · home $128,400
- Flatwoods, KY5.9 mi · 7,325 people · home $114,600
- Russell, KY7.8 mi · 3,744 people · home $211,900
- Ironton, OH8.2 mi · 10,571 people · home $106,700
- Bellefonte, KY8.6 mi · 920 people · home $282,600
Greenup questions
Is Greenup, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenup scores better for retirees than 65% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 98%. 28.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.0).
How much does a house cost in Greenup?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenup is valued at $143,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,313, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $890 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenup?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 23.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 6.6 inches of snow.
Does Greenup get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenup since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 23, 1968. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)