Brownsville, 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 7/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
1,066 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$156,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$340 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$433 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Edmonson County
1
Bowling Green Metro Area
2
Kentucky
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Edmonson County
1
Bowling Green Metro Area
5
Kentucky
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (70%) 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 2 35
Feb 4 2 39
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 4 0 57
May 6 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 5 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Edmonson County 5/6 Center
<1 miles, SW · 3.2star
Edmonson County High School
<1 miles, SE · 3.2star
Edmonson County Middle School
<1 miles, SE · 4.1star
Kyrock Elementary School
5 miles, N · 4.6star
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Colleges

Western Kentucky University
18 miles, SW · 1.9star
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Hospitals

The Medical Center (Bowling Green)
16 miles, SW · 1.4star
Greenview Regional Hospital
18 miles, SW · 2.3star
Caverna Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Airports

Nashville International Airport
77 miles, SW · 3.7star
Evansville Regional Airport
90 miles, NW · 1.4star
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