Ghent, KY
Living in Ghent
Bikeability47
Walkability89
Commute95
Public Transit48
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports74
Hospitals78
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
407Population+38 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years36%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate45%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
72%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector93%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation42%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office28%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked13%
Housing
$76kMedian Home Value-$15k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$575Median Monthly Rent+$27 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K11%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas59%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ghent
United States45
Kentucky26
Carroll County5
Property Crime in Ghent
United States48
Kentucky41
Carroll County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ghent
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding80
Tornado24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ghent, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ghent, KY
Christian Academy of Carrollton
6 miles, SW
Center Square Amish School
8 miles, N
Pope John Xxiii Elementary School
18 miles, W
Shawe Memorial Jr-Sr High School
18 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Ghent, KY
Hanover College
21 miles, W
Veritas Baptist College
31 miles, NE
Thomas More University
33 miles, NE
Mount Saint Joseph University
34 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ghent, KY
Carroll County Memorial Hospital
7 miles, SW
King's Daughters' Health
17 miles, W
Madison State Hospital
18 miles, W
St Elizabeth Grant
27 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Ghent, KY
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
53 miles, SW
Blue Grass Airport
54 miles, SE
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
93 miles, NE