Hanson, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
989 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,799 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$140,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$335 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$785 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
89.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hopkins County
1
Madisonville 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

Hopkins County
2
Madisonville Urban Area
2
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 2 33
Feb 4 2 37
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 57
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 2 0 76
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 1 36

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KY State Senate District 4, KY State House District 4, KY
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Hanson Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Grace Baptist School
2 miles, S • 4.6 star
Browse all schools near Madisonville Urban Area

Colleges

Madisonville Community College
4 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Henderson Community College
28 miles, N • 1.4 star
Browse all colleges near Madisonville Urban Area

Hospitals

Baptist Health Madisonville
6 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Methodist Hospital Union County
29 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Methodist Hospital
31 miles, N • 2.3 star
Browse all hospitals near Madisonville Urban Area

Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
43 miles, N • 1.4 star
Barkley Regional Airport
75 miles, W • 1 star
Nashville International Airport
100 miles, S • 3.7 star
Browse all airports near Madisonville Urban Area