Ferguson, 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 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
806 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,981 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$115,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$326 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$500 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pulaski County
1
Somerset Urban Area
1
Kentucky
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pulaski County
2
Somerset Urban Area
2
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 34
Feb 4 3 38
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
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 22% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 15, KY State House District 85, KY
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Schools

Pulaski Day Treatment~Eagle Academy
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Somerset Christian School
2 miles, W • 5 star
Southern Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Somerset Community College
1 miles, W • 1.4 star
University of the Cumberlands
33 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Lindsey Wilson College
39 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Berea College
39 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc
25 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Casey County Hospital
25 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
67 miles, N • 1.9 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
93 miles, S • 2.3 star
Tri-Cities Airport
128 miles, SE • 1 star
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