Spencer County, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
19,875 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$98,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$297,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$755 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Area
3
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

Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Area
4
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 32
Feb 3 3 36
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, KY State Senate District 14, KY State House District 53, KY
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Schools

Taylorsville Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Spencer County High School
1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Hillview Academy
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Hurstborne
18 miles, NW • 1 star
MedQuest College
19 miles, N
ATA College
19 miles, N
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Hospitals

Jewish Hospital-Shelbyville
13 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Flaget Memorial Hospital
16 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
39 miles, E • 1.9 star
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