Salt Lick, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
290 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
66.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
27.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$111,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$480 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$533 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bath County
1
Mount Sterling Urban Area
1
Kentucky
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bath County
1
Mount Sterling Urban Area
3
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 32
Feb 3 3 35
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 1 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 28, KY State House District 74, KY
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Schools

Crossroads Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Farmers Christian Academy
5 miles, E • 5 star
Bath County Middle School
8 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Morehead State University
11 miles, E • 1.4 star
Kentucky Christian University
39 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Claire Regional Medical Center
10 miles, E • 2.3 star
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling
18 miles, W • 3.2 star
Fleming County Hospital
22 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
54 miles, W • 1.9 star
Yeager Airport
111 miles, E • 1.4 star
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