Barren County, KY
Living in Barren County
Bikeability7
Walkability20
Commute76
Public Transit8
Affordability98
Public Safety87
Airports57
Hospitals32
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
44kPopulation+2.2k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
16%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate42%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$3.1k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$125kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$456Median Monthly Rent+$88 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Barren County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Barren County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Barren County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado24
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Barren County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Barren County, KY
Montessori Academy of Glasgow
1 miles, N
Monroe County Mennonite School
12 miles, SE
Victory Christian Academy
23 miles, SW
Highland Church Mennonite
23 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Barren County, KY
Western Kentucky University
29 miles, W
Lindsey Wilson College
36 miles, E
Campbellsville University
42 miles, NE
Welch College
54 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Barren County, KY
Tj Samson Community Hospital
4 miles, NE
Caverna Memorial Hospital
14 miles, N
The Medical Center at Scottsville
21 miles, SW
Monroe County Medical Center
23 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Barren County, KY
Nashville International Airport
71 miles, SW
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
86 miles, NW
Blue Grass Airport
104 miles, NE