La Center, 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 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
752 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,056 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$439 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$557 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ballard County
1
Paducah Metro 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

Ballard County
2
Paducah Metro Area
4
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 34
Feb 4 2 39
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 5 0 58
May 5 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 4 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Ballard County Middle School
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Ballard Memorial High School
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Ballard County Elementary School
1 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Shawnee Community College
14 miles, N • 1.4 star
Southeast Missouri State University
35 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Massac Memorial Hospital
14 miles, E • 3.2 star
Lourdes Hospital
18 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Baptist Health Paducah
19 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
28 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Barkley Regional Airport
11 miles, SE • 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
34 miles, NW • 1 star
Evansville Regional Airport
104 miles, E • 1.4 star
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