Pulaski 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 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
65,503 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,943 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$156,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$372 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$595 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Somerset 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

Somerset Urban Area
2
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 34
Feb 4 3 38
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 1 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 15, KY State House District 85, KY
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Schools

Meece Middle School
1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Pulaski County High School
1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Hopkins Elementary School
2 miles, W • 3.7 star
Somerset High School
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Somerset Community College
4 miles, SW • 1.4 star
University of the Cumberlands
34 miles, S • 1.9 star
Berea College
36 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Centre College
39 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
3 miles, W • 2.3 star
Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc
22 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Casey County Hospital
24 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
64 miles, N • 1.9 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
95 miles, S • 2.3 star
Tri-Cities Airport
128 miles, SE • 1 star
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