Betsy Layne, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
573 332.4M (US)
Median Age
68.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,648 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$440 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$431 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Floyd County
1
Pikeville Urban Area
1
Kentucky
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Floyd County
1
Pikeville Urban Area
1
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 33
Feb 3 4 37
Mar 4 2 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 0 46
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 29, KY State House District 95, KY
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Schools

Betsy Layne Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Betsy Layne High School
1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Northpoint Academy
3 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Pike County Day Treatment
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

University of Pikeville
8 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Alice Lloyd College
20 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Pikeville Medical Center
8 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Highlands Regional Medical Center
14 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
75 miles, S • 1 star
Yeager Airport
80 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Blue Grass Airport
113 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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