Buckhorn, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
69 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$30,389 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
31.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$178,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$363 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$441 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Perry 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

Perry County
2
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 33
Feb 4 2 37
Mar 4 2 44
Apr 4 1 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Buckhorn School
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Buckhorn Childrens Center
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Highland-Turner Elementary School
10 miles, N • 3.7 star
Oneida Baptist Institute
11 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center
14 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Kentucky River Medical Center
16 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Manchester Memorial Hospital
20 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
78 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Tri-Cities Airport
84 miles, S • 1 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
110 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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