Spencer County, KY
Living in Spencer County
Bikeability2
Walkability8
Commute23
Public Transit3
Affordability64
Public Safety100
Airports54
Hospitals38
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+2.1k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
81%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office19%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$213kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
38%Built 2000 or Later
$496Median Monthly Rent+$52 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200933%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas26%
Utility gas4%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Spencer County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Spencer County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Spencer County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado26
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Spencer County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Spencer County, KY
Corpus Christi Classical Academy
14 miles, N
Valor Traditional Academy
15 miles, NW
St Joseph Montessori Childrens Center
15 miles, SW
St Gregory Elementary School
15 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Spencer County, KY
Bellarmine University
25 miles, NW
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
25 miles, NW
University of Louisville
27 miles, NW
Kentucky State University
28 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Spencer County, KY
Jewish Hospital-Shelbyville
13 miles, N
Flaget Memorial Hospital
16 miles, SW
Central State Hospital
21 miles, NW
The Brook Hospital-Dupont
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Spencer County, KY
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
25 miles, NW
Blue Grass Airport
39 miles, E
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
103 miles, W