Pike 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 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
57,466 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,179 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$104,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$410 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$555 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pikeville Urban Area
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

Pikeville Urban Area
1
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 32
Feb 3 4 36
Mar 4 2 43
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 3 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 31, KY State House District 92, KY
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Schools

Kimper Elementary School
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
Pike County Central High School
5 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Pikeville Elementary School
5 miles, W • 4.1 star
Mullins Elementary School
6 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Pikeville
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Pikeville Medical Center
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
Williamson Memorial Hospital
15 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
70 miles, S • 1 star
Yeager Airport
76 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
113 miles, E • 1 star
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