Madison County, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
94,064 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,407 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$220,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$457 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$700 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Richmond-Berea Urban Area
2
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

Richmond-Berea Urban Area
4
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 32
Feb 4 4 36
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 1 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, KY State Senate District 34, KY State House District 81, KY
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Schools

Clark Moores Middle School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Model Laboratory Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Model Laboratory Middle School
2 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Eastern Kentucky University
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Berea College
11 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Baptist Health Richmond
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Saint Joseph Berea
10 miles, SW • 5 star
Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital
16 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Clark Regional Medical Center
20 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
28 miles, N • 1.9 star
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