Albany, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,972 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,301 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$102,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$393 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$372 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clinton County
1
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

Clinton County
1
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (78%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 35
Feb 4 2 38
Mar 5 1 46
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 5 1 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Albany Elementary School
<1 miles, N · 1.9star
Clinton County High School
1 miles, NE · 3.2star
Clinton County Middle School
2 miles, N · 2.3star
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Colleges

Lindsey Wilson College
30 miles, N · 1.4star
Somerset Community College
38 miles, E · 1.4star
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Hospitals

The Medical Center at Albany
<1 miles, NW · 3.2star
Cumberland County Hospital
15 miles, NW · 3.2star
Livingston Regional Hospital
24 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
88 miles, SE · 2.3star
Nashville International Airport
94 miles, W · 3.7star
Blue Grass Airport
97 miles, NE · 1.9star
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