Perry County, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
27,847 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,261 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$90,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$378 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$507 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 33
Feb 4 4 36
Mar 4 2 44
Apr 4 1 54
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 30, KY State House District 84, KY
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Schools

Hazard High School
2 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Roy G Eversole Elementary School
2 miles, E • 3.7 star
Hazard Middle School
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
West Perry Elementary School
2 miles, N • 3.2 star

Colleges

Alice Lloyd College
20 miles, E • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center
3 miles, N • 1.4 star
Kentucky River Medical Center
24 miles, N • 3.2 star
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
24 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
69 miles, S • 1 star
Blue Grass Airport
94 miles, NW • 1.9 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
108 miles, SW • 2.3 star