State House District 87, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
42,449 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,760 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$77,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$324 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$409 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 33
Feb 4 3 37
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 29, KY
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Schools

Wallins Elementary School
3 miles, NE • 3.7 star
James A Cawood Elementary
7 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
16 miles, W • 1.4 star
Lincoln Memorial University
18 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Union College
26 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Harlan Arh Hospital
7 miles, E • 2.3 star
Middlesboro Arh Hospital
21 miles, W • 4.1 star
Claiborne Medical Center
24 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
61 miles, SE • 1 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
74 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Asheville Regional Airport
105 miles, S • 1.4 star
Blue Grass Airport
108 miles, N • 1.9 star
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