Pikeville Urban Area, 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
8/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
2/10
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
-
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
-
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
92,808
332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.3%
64% (US)
College-Educated
15.7%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$42,014
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.6%
88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$100,500
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$397
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$528
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.0%
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 | 3 | 5 | 32 |
| Feb | 3 | 3 | 36 |
| Mar | 4 | 2 | 44 |
| Apr | 4 | 0 | 54 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 62 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 74 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 73 |
| 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 a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.
Liberal (40%) (58%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 79%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 31, KY State House District 95, KYSchools
Mullins Elementary School
1 miles, NE
•
3.7
Pike County Central High School
1 miles, NE
•
3.7
Christ Central School
1 miles, N
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
1 miles, W
Colleges
University of Pikeville
2 miles, SW
•
1.4
Appalachian Beauty School
16 miles, E
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
20 miles, NW
•
1
Mingo Extended Learning Center
22 miles, E
Hospitals
Pikeville Medical Center
2 miles, SW
•
1.4
McDowell Arh Hospital
13 miles, W
Arh Our Lady of the Way
14 miles, NW
Tug Valley Arh Regional Medical Center
17 miles, NE
•
2.3
Airports
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
60 miles, N
•
1
Tri-Cities Airport
71 miles, S
•
1
Yeager Airport
78 miles, NE
•
1.4
Greenbrier Valley Airport
118 miles, E
•
1