Ekron, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
135 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
44 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$279 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$533 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Meade County
1
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Area
3
Kentucky
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Meade County
1
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Area
4
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 34
Feb 4 3 38
Mar 4 0 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 6 0 65
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 2 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KY State Senate District 5, KY State House District 27, KY
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Schools

Ekron Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Stuart Pepper Middle School
4 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Brandenburg Primary School
4 miles, NE • 4.6 star
James R Allen High School
4 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown
23 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Breckinridge Memorial Hospital
18 miles, W • 3.2 star
Harrison County Hospital
21 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Hardin Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
74 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Blue Grass Airport
86 miles, E • 1.9 star
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