Mayking, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
645 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$29,198 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
56.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$71,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$574 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$376 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Letcher County
1
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

Letcher County
1
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 32
Feb 4 6 35
Mar 4 4 42
Apr 4 1 52
May 5 0 60
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 2 0 45
Dec 4 5 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 29, KY State House District 94, KY
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Schools

Letcher County Central High School
1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Alice Lloyd College
15 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Whitesburg Arh Hospital
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
Norton Community Hospital
16 miles, S • 5 star
Lonesome Pine Hospital
18 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
50 miles, S • 1 star
Yeager Airport
107 miles, NE • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
114 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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