Beattyville, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
1,948 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$23,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
53.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
38.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$106,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$374 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$262 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lee 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

Lee County
1
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 34
Feb 4 4 38
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 2 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 30, KY State House District 89, KY
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Schools

Delta Academy
<1 miles, SW
Lee County Middle High School
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Lee County Elementary School
3 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Berea College
32 miles, W • 1.9 star
Eastern Kentucky University
34 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital
17 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Kentucky River Medical Center
18 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Manchester Memorial Hospital
30 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Saint Joseph Berea
32 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
58 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Tri-Cities Airport
105 miles, S • 1 star
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