Burnside, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
819 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,563 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
30.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$173,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$480 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$715 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pulaski County
1
Somerset 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

Pulaski County
2
Somerset Urban Area
2
Kentucky
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (77%) 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 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 2 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 2 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Southern Middle School
2 miles, NE · 4.1star
Southern Elementary School
2 miles, NE · 4.6star
Burnside Elementary School
3 miles, SE · 3.7star
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Colleges

Somerset Community College
4 miles, NE · 1.4star
University of the Cumberlands
32 miles, SE · 1.9star
Lindsey Wilson College
37 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Casey County Hospital
27 miles, N · 4.1star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
71 miles, NE · 1.9star
McGhee Tyson Airport
90 miles, S · 2.3star
Nashville International Airport
128 miles, W · 3.7star
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