Fayette County, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
321,122 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,631 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$272,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$578 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$931 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lexington-Fayette Metro Area
3
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

Lexington-Fayette Metro Area
6
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 32
Feb 3 3 35
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, KY State Senate District 13, KY State House District 76, KY
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Schools

Sphinx Academy
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Yates Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Transylvania University
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
University of Kentucky
2 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

University of Kentucky Hospital
3 miles, W • 1.4 star
Saint Joseph East
3 miles, S • 4.1 star
Saint Joseph Hospital
3 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
8 miles, W • 1.9 star
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