Fayette County, KY
Living in Fayette County
Bikeability42
Walkability50
Commute77
Public Transit39
Affordability75
Public Safety59
Airports54
Hospitals55
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
321kPopulation+33k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
58%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black14%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate20%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
76%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$190kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$748Median Monthly Rent+$161 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fayette County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Fayette County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fayette County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding47
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fayette County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fayette County, KY
Sphinx Academy
0 miles, E
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center
1 miles, SW
Good Shepherd Day School
2 miles, W
Sayre School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Fayette County, KY
Transylvania University
2 miles, NW
University of Kentucky
3 miles, W
Georgetown College
13 miles, NW
Midway University
14 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fayette County, KY
The Ridge Behavioral Health System
3 miles, S
University of Kentucky Hospital
3 miles, W
Saint Joseph East
3 miles, S
Saint Joseph Hospital
3 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Fayette County, KY
Blue Grass Airport
8 miles, W
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
106 miles, E