Hickory, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
53 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,705 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
10 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
43.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$144,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$462 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$665 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
25.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Graves County
2
Mayfield Urban Area
2
Kentucky
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Graves County
4
Mayfield Urban Area
4
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 35
Feb 4 2 40
Mar 4 1 49
Apr 5 0 58
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 2 0 78
Sep 3 0 71
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 49
Dec 5 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KY State Senate District 1, KY State House District 2, KY
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Schools

Graves County Middle School
4 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Gateway Academy High School
4 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Graves County High School
4 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Graves County Central Elementary
4 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Murray State University
23 miles, SE • 1.9 star
The University of Tennessee-Martin
35 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Shawnee Community College
38 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Jackson Purchase Medical Center
4 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Marshall County Hospital
16 miles, E • 4.1 star
Lourdes Hospital
16 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Baptist Health Paducah
18 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Barkley Regional Airport
18 miles, N • 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
58 miles, NW • 1 star
Evansville Regional Airport
104 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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