Jackson County, KY

Living in Jackson County

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 19
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Commute 20
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 13
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Schools 51
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Residents

13k Population -191 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
70% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school25%
High school graduate43%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
68% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office22%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$87k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$324 Median Monthly Rent +$27 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home26%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas5%
Utility gas2%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jackson County

United States45
Kentucky26

Property Crime in Jackson County

United States48
Kentucky41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (12%)(85%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton9%
Donald Trump89%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 4 4
Feb 37 4 4
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jackson County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding91
Tornado27
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jackson County, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jackson County, KY

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Colleges

Colleges near Jackson County, KY

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Berea College
19 miles, NW
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Union College
38 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jackson County, KY

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Saint Joseph Berea
19 miles, NW
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Saint Joseph London
20 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Jackson County, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
54 miles, NW
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Tri-Cities Airport
110 miles, SE