The Island, KY employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Island is $18,391, which is 26% lower than than the Kentucky average and 38% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $37,083, which is 17% lower than than the Kentucky average and 33% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Island is 4%, which is 15% lower than than the national average. The poverty rate in Island is 21% which is 40% higher than than the national average.