Ages, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
302 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
37.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$70,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$333 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$166 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Harlan County
1
Kentucky
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Harlan County
1
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 33
Feb 4 3 37
Mar 4 2 45
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 5 3 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 29, KY State House District 87, KY
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Schools

Harlan County High School
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Evarts Elementary School
3 miles, E • 4.1 star
Rosspoint Elementary School
3 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Black Mountain Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Mountain Empire Community College
27 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Harlan Arh Hospital
5 miles, W • 2.3 star
Lonesome Pine Hospital
27 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
53 miles, SE • 1 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
84 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Asheville Regional Airport
106 miles, S • 1.4 star
Blue Grass Airport
111 miles, N • 1.9 star
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