Menifee County, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
6,203 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,672 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$111,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$345 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$383 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mount Sterling Urban Area
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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

Mount Sterling Urban Area
3
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 32
Feb 3 3 34
Mar 4 1 43
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 4 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 28, KY State House District 74, KY
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Schools

Botts Elementary School
3 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Menifee County High School
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Menifee Elementary School
3 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Ezel Elementary School
9 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Morehead State University
19 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Eastern Kentucky University
41 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Claire Regional Medical Center
19 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling
22 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
56 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Yeager Airport
113 miles, E • 1.4 star
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