Laurel County, KY
Living in Laurel County
Bikeability2
Walkability8
Commute80
Public Transit3
Affordability96
Public Safety89
Airports33
Hospitals48
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
60kPopulation+2.2k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated
70%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate39%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$4.7k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$476Median Monthly Rent+$85 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home26%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas12%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Laurel County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Laurel County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laurel County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding85
Tornado23
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Laurel County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Laurel County, KY
Cornerstone Christian School
2 miles, E
London Christian Academy
2 miles, E
Crestview Mennonite School
7 miles, E
Manchester Christian Academy
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Laurel County, KY
Union College
21 miles, SE
University of the Cumberlands
26 miles, S
Berea College
33 miles, N
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
34 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Laurel County, KY
Saint Joseph London
1 miles, NE
Baptist Health Corbin
13 miles, S
Manchester Memorial Hospital
20 miles, E
Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Laurel County, KY
Blue Grass Airport
69 miles, NW
McGhee Tyson Airport
90 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
104 miles, SE
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
115 miles, NW