Mortons Gap, KY
Living in Mortons Gap
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute73
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety92
Airports21
Hospitals63
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation+384 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black6%
Caucasian92%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate48%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$8.5k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$54kMedian Home Value+$8.1k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$488Median Monthly Rent+$252 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K48%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
LP gas1%
Utility gas56%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mortons Gap
United States45
Kentucky26
Hopkins County10
Property Crime in Mortons Gap
United States48
Kentucky41
Hopkins County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mortons Gap
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding53
Tornado30
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mortons Gap, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mortons Gap, KY
Christ the King Catholic School
9 miles, N
Grace Baptist School
10 miles, N
Crofton Amish Parochial School
13 miles, S
The Christian Academy of Actschools
16 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Mortons Gap, KY
Kentucky Wesleyan College
40 miles, NE
Brescia University
41 miles, NE
Austin Peay State University
49 miles, S
University of Evansville
51 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mortons Gap, KY
Baptist Health Madisonville
7 miles, N
Caldwell Medical Center
26 miles, W
Western State Hospital
26 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Mortons Gap, KY
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
38 miles, NE
Evansville Regional Airport
55 miles, N
Barkley Regional Airport
73 miles, W
Nashville International Airport
89 miles, SE