Edmonson 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 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
12,243 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,512 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$136,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$357 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$543 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bowling Green Metro Area
2
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

Bowling Green Metro Area
5
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 35
Feb 4 2 39
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 4 0 56
May 6 0 66
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 5 1 38

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 (29%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KY State Senate District 9, KY State House District 19, KY
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Schools

Edmonson County Middle School
3 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Edmonson County High School
3 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Edmonson County 5/6 Center
4 miles, W • 3.2 star
Kyrock Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Western Kentucky University
21 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Caverna Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center
17 miles, N • 4.1 star
The Medical Center (Bowling Green)
20 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Nashville International Airport
80 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Evansville Regional Airport
91 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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