La Center, KY
Living in La Center
Bikeability20
Walkability12
Commute79
Public Transit34
Affordability90
Public Safety94
Airports2
Hospitals32
Colleges20
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Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
925Population-255 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black14%
Caucasian83%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate40%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+22% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K3%
$75K to $99K27%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector72%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office27%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$544Median Monthly Rent+$221 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached76%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
LP gas1%
Utility gas60%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Center
United States45
Kentucky26
Ballard County7
Property Crime in La Center
United States48
Kentucky41
Ballard County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Center
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding40
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Center, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Center, KY
St John Praise & Worship Center Prep Academy
16 miles, NW
St Mary Elementary School
18 miles, E
St Mary School System
18 miles, E
Olive Branch Christian Academy
22 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near La Center, KY
Southeast Missouri State University
35 miles, NW
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
46 miles, N
Murray State University
48 miles, SE
The University of Tennessee-Martin
51 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Center, KY
Massac Memorial Hospital
14 miles, NE
Lourdes Hospital
18 miles, E
Baptist Health Paducah
19 miles, E
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
28 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near La Center, KY
Barkley Regional Airport
11 miles, E
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
34 miles, W
Evansville Regional Airport
104 miles, NE
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
109 miles, NE