Wayne County, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
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
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
19,592 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,933 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$311 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$449 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.0% 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 3 34
Feb 4 2 38
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 5 1 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 15, KY State House District 52, KY
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Schools

Monticello Elementary School
2 miles, N • 2.8 star
Wayne County Learning Academy
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Wayne County Middle School
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star

Colleges

Somerset Community College
21 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Lindsey Wilson College
33 miles, NW • 1.4 star
University of the Cumberlands
37 miles, SE • 1.9 star

Hospitals

The Medical Center at Albany
19 miles, W • 3.2 star
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
23 miles, NE • 2.3 star

Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
83 miles, S • 2.3 star
Blue Grass Airport
86 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Nashville International Airport
113 miles, W • 3.7 star