McCreary County, KY
Living in McCreary County
Bikeability6
Walkability25
Commute37
Public Transit7
Affordability100
Public Safety99
Airports47
Hospitals35
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation-657 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income+$5.5k (2010–19)
66%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K46%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office16%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$70kMedian Home Value+$7.3k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$360Median Monthly Rent+$62 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home31%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas6%
Utility gas6%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in McCreary County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in McCreary County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton11%
Donald Trump87%
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 | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 5 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in McCreary County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding86
Tornado23
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near McCreary County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near McCreary County, KY
Landmark Christian Academy
18 miles, S
Jordan Christian Academy
18 miles, N
Immanuel Christian Academy
21 miles, W
Somerset Christian School
24 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near McCreary County, KY
University of the Cumberlands
18 miles, E
Union College
35 miles, E
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
42 miles, E
Lincoln Memorial University
47 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near McCreary County, KY
Big South Fork Medical Center
16 miles, S
Wayne County Hospital
22 miles, W
Jellico Medical Center, Inc
23 miles, SE
Baptist Health Corbin
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near McCreary County, KY
McGhee Tyson Airport
69 miles, SE
Blue Grass Airport
90 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
117 miles, E
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
121 miles, NW