Rowan County, KY
Living in Rowan County
Bikeability39
Walkability47
Commute66
Public Transit30
Affordability92
Public Safety95
Airports29
Hospitals43
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated
59%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate33%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$124kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$521Median Monthly Rent+$139 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home27%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity64%
LP gas6%
Utility gas22%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rowan County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Rowan County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rowan County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding81
Tornado21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rowan County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rowan County, KY
Rowan County Christian Academy
3 miles, W
Lakeside Christian Academy
4 miles, SW
Farmers Christian Academy
7 miles, SW
Faith Hills Christian School
24 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Rowan County, KY
Morehead State University
1 miles, S
Kentucky Christian University
28 miles, E
Kentucky Mountain Bible College
42 miles, S
Shawnee State University
43 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rowan County, KY
St Claire Regional Medical Center
2 miles, SW
Morgan County Arh Hospital
22 miles, SE
Fleming County Hospital
23 miles, NW
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling
30 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Rowan County, KY
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
48 miles, E
Blue Grass Airport
65 miles, W
Yeager Airport
100 miles, E