Magoffin 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 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
11,495 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,632 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
64.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$385 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$405 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.7% 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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (62%) 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 3 4 33
Feb 3 4 36
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 3 0 46
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Herald Whitaker Middle School
3 miles, N · 3.2star
Salyersville Grade School
3 miles, N · 4.6star
Magoffin County High School
3 miles, NE · 2.8star
North Magoffin Elementary
4 miles, N · 4.1star
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Colleges

Alice Lloyd College
27 miles, S · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Kentucky River Medical Center
19 miles, W · 3.2star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
87 miles, NW · 1.9star
Tri-Cities Airport
92 miles, S · 1star
Yeager Airport
93 miles, E · 1.4star
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