South Shore, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,561 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$29,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
66.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$380 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$425 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Greenup County
1
Huntington-Ashland 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

Greenup County
1
Huntington-Ashland Metro Area
2
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 31
Feb 3 3 34
Mar 4 2 42
Apr 3 0 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 0 44
Dec 3 2 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, KY State Senate District 18, KY State House District 98, KY
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Schools

Mckell Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Mckell Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Portsmouth Elementary
2 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Shawnee State University
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Southern Ohio Medical Center
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital
21 miles, S • 3.2 star
King's Daughters' Medical Center
25 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Rickenbacker International Airport
76 miles, NE • 1 star
Yeager Airport
78 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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