Drakesboro, KY
Living in Drakesboro
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute32
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports36
Hospitals50
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
584Population-37 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+17 (2010–19)
5%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black22%
Caucasian78%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate54%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree5%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+14% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector90%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office7%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$285Median Monthly Rent+$40 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-17% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas26%
Crime
Violent Crime in Drakesboro
United States45
Kentucky26
Muhlenberg County5
Property Crime in Drakesboro
United States48
Kentucky41
Muhlenberg County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Drakesboro
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding63
Tornado27
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Drakesboro, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Drakesboro, KY
The Christian Academy of Actschools
7 miles, W
Sands Springs School
16 miles, SE
New Hope School
18 miles, SE
Belmont Christian Academy
23 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Drakesboro, KY
Western Kentucky University
36 miles, SE
Kentucky Wesleyan College
37 miles, N
Brescia University
38 miles, N
Austin Peay State University
50 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Drakesboro, KY
Ohio County Hospital
18 miles, NE
Baptist Health Madisonville
26 miles, W
Logan Memorial Hospital
29 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Drakesboro, KY
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
37 miles, N
Evansville Regional Airport
63 miles, NW
Nashville International Airport
78 miles, S
Barkley Regional Airport
96 miles, W