ZIP Code 42261, KY
Living in 42261
Bikeability11
Walkability5
Commute45
Public Transit9
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports43
Hospitals43
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+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
$38kMedian 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
$90kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$392Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 42261, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 42261, KY
Belmont Christian Academy
4 miles, NE
Sands Springs School
18 miles, SW
New Hope School
19 miles, SW
St Joseph Interparochial School
19 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 42261, KY
Western Kentucky University
20 miles, SE
Kentucky Wesleyan College
44 miles, NW
Brescia University
45 miles, NW
Welch College
59 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 42261, KY
Ohio County Hospital
20 miles, NW
The Medical Center (Bowling Green)
20 miles, SE
Greenview Regional Hospital
22 miles, SE
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 42261, KY
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
45 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
74 miles, NW
Nashville International Airport
75 miles, S
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
84 miles, NE