Olive Hill, 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 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,488 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,063 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$111,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$407 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$343 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carter County
1
Huntington-Ashland 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

Carter County
1
Huntington-Ashland Metro Area
2
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 32
Feb 3 5 34
Mar 4 2 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 4 2 34

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 72%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 18, KY State House District 96, KY
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Schools

Olive Hill Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
West Carter County High School
1 miles, E • 2.8 star
West Carter Middle School
1 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Kentucky Christian University
12 miles, E • 1.9 star
Morehead State University
17 miles, W • 1.4 star
Shawnee State University
31 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Claire Regional Medical Center
17 miles, W • 2.3 star
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital
29 miles, E • 3.2 star
King's Daughters' Medical Center
31 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
80 miles, W • 1.9 star
Yeager Airport
86 miles, E • 1.4 star
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