London, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
7,576 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,850 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$155,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$415 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Laurel County
2
Corbin 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

Laurel County
3
Corbin Urban Area
2
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 34
Feb 4 3 37
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 2 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 3%

Schools

London Christian Academy
<1 miles, E 4.6 star
South Laurel High School
<1 miles, SE 3.7 star
South Laurel Middle School
<1 miles, SE 4.1 star
McDaniel Learning Center
<1 miles, SE 3.2 star

Colleges

Union College
20 miles, S 1.4 star
University of the Cumberlands
26 miles, SW 1.9 star
Somerset Community College
30 miles, W 1.4 star
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
33 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Saint Joseph London
2 miles, NW 4.1 star
Baptist Health Corbin
13 miles, SW 2.3 star
Manchester Memorial Hospital
18 miles, E 3.2 star
Knox County Hospital
21 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Blue Grass Airport
70 miles, N 1.9 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
90 miles, S 2.3 star
Tri-Cities Airport
102 miles, SE 1 star