Breathitt County, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
13,438 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,101 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$61,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$346 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$365 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 33
Feb 3 3 37
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 3 0 46
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 30, KY State House District 84, KY
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Schools

Sebastian Middle School
4 miles, N • 1.9 star

Colleges

Hospitals

Kentucky River Medical Center
4 miles, N • 3.2 star
Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center
17 miles, S • 1.4 star

Airports

Blue Grass Airport
79 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Tri-Cities Airport
88 miles, S • 1 star
Yeager Airport
111 miles, E • 1.4 star