Rochester, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
197 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,849 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$338 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$713 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Butler County
1
Bowling Green 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

Butler County
2
Bowling Green Metro Area
5
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 35
Feb 4 2 39
Mar 4 0 47
Apr 4 0 57
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 2 0 77
Sep 2 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 5 1 38

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KY State Senate District 5, KY State House District 15, KY
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Schools

Muhlenberg South Elementary
8 miles, W • 3.2 star
Butler County Learning Center
10 miles, E • 3.2 star
Green River School
10 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Western Kentucky University
28 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Ohio County Hospital
16 miles, N • 4.1 star
Logan Memorial Hospital
27 miles, S • 5 star
The Medical Center (Bowling Green)
29 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
67 miles, N • 1.4 star
Nashville International Airport
76 miles, S • 3.7 star
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