Wayland, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
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
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
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
360 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,042 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
58.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$21,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$439 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$919 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Floyd County
1
Pikeville 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

Floyd County
1
Pikeville Urban Area
1
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 33
Feb 3 4 36
Mar 4 2 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 4 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 a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 29, KY State House District 95, KY
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Schools

Floyd Central High School
3 miles, N • 2.8 star
Duff-Allen Central Elementary
4 miles, N • 4.1 star
Jones Fork Elementary School
5 miles, W • 3.7 star
South Floyd Elementary School
6 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Alice Lloyd College
9 miles, SW • 1.4 star
University of Pikeville
16 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Pikeville Medical Center
15 miles, E • 1.4 star
Highlands Regional Medical Center
18 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
71 miles, S • 1 star
Yeager Airport
92 miles, E • 1.4 star
Blue Grass Airport
106 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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