ZIP Code 42261, KY

Living in 42261

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 5
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 43
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 14
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Schools 31
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Residents

11k Population +388 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate43%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$4.6k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office18%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$90k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$392 Median Monthly Rent +$83 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home26%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas25%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in 42261

United States45
Kentucky26
Bowling Green Metro Area20
Butler County4

Property Crime in 42261

United States48
Kentucky41
Bowling Green Metro Area52
Butler County11

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 1
Feb 39 4 2
Mar 47 4 0
Apr 57 4 0
May 66 6 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 3 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 48 4 0
Dec 38 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 42261

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding73
Tornado33
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 42261, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 42261, KY

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Sands Springs School
18 miles, SW
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New Hope School
19 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 42261, KY

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Brescia University
45 miles, NW
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Welch College
59 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 42261, KY

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Ohio County Hospital
20 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 42261, KY

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