Cawood, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
499 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,604 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$64,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$295 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$449 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Harlan 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

Harlan County
1
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 34
Feb 4 2 37
Mar 4 2 45
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 5 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 88%
Hillary Clinton 11%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 29, KY State House District 87, KY
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Schools

Cawood Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
James A Cawood Elementary
5 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Mountain Empire Community College
27 miles, E • 1.4 star
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
28 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Harlan Arh Hospital
5 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Lonesome Pine Hospital
27 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
51 miles, SE • 1 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
80 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Asheville Regional Airport
101 miles, S • 1.4 star
Blue Grass Airport
114 miles, N • 1.9 star
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