Barlow, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
508 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$30,069 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$80,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$373 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$444 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ballard County
1
Paducah Metro Area
2
Kentucky
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ballard County
2
Paducah Metro Area
4
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 34
Feb 4 3 39
Mar 4 1 48
Apr 5 0 58
May 5 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 4 2 37

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KY State Senate District 2, KY State House District 1, KY
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Schools

Ballard County Elementary School
3 miles, E • 2.8 star
Ballard County Middle School
3 miles, E • 3.7 star
Ballard Memorial High School
3 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Shawnee Community College
15 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Southeast Missouri State University
32 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Massac Memorial Hospital
19 miles, E • 3.2 star
Lourdes Hospital
22 miles, E • 3.2 star
Baptist Health Paducah
23 miles, E • 2.3 star
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
30 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Barkley Regional Airport
15 miles, E • 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
31 miles, NW • 1 star
Evansville Regional Airport
108 miles, E • 1.4 star
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