Wolfe 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 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
6,484 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$29,052 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
64.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$66,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$328 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$333 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 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 3 4 33
Feb 4 4 36
Mar 4 2 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
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 (44%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 30, KY State House District 89, KY
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Schools

Campton Elementary School
3 miles, W • 1.9 star
Wolfe County High School
3 miles, W • 2.8 star
Wolfe County Middle School
3 miles, W • 2.8 star
Red River Valley Elementary School
6 miles, E • 3.7 star

Colleges

Morehead State University
31 miles, NE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Kentucky River Medical Center
14 miles, S • 3.2 star
St Claire Regional Medical Center
30 miles, NE • 2.3 star

Airports

Blue Grass Airport
64 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Tri-Cities Airport
106 miles, S • 1 star