Jackson County, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
13,003 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,410 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$321 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$454 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 33
Feb 4 4 37
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 17% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (17%) (81%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 86%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 25, KY State House District 89, KY
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Schools

Jackson County High School
3 miles, NE • 2.8 star
McKee Elementary School
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Jackson County Middle School
4 miles, E • 1.9 star

Colleges

Berea College
19 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Eastern Kentucky University
28 miles, N • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc
18 miles, W • 3.2 star
Saint Joseph Berea
19 miles, NW • 5 star
Saint Joseph London
20 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE • 4.1 star

Airports

Blue Grass Airport
54 miles, N • 1.9 star
Tri-Cities Airport
110 miles, SE • 1 star