Barren County, KY
Living in Barren County
Bikeability
7
Walkability
20
Commute
76
Public Transit
8
Affordability
98
Public Safety
87
Airports
57
Hospitals
32
Colleges
15
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
60
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
44k
Population
+2.2k (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate42%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
+$3.1k (2010–19)
80%
Above Poverty
23 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$125k
Median Home Value
+$29k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
$456
Median Monthly Rent
+$88 (2010–19)
57%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Barren County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Barren County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Feb | 40 | 4 | 2 |
Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Barren County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado24
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Barren County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Barren County, KY
Montessori Academy of Glasgow
1 miles, N
Monroe County Mennonite School
12 miles, SE
Victory Christian Academy
23 miles, SW
Highland Church Mennonite
23 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Barren County, KY
Western Kentucky University
29 miles, W
Lindsey Wilson College
36 miles, E
Campbellsville University
42 miles, NE
Welch College
54 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Barren County, KY
Tj Samson Community Hospital
4 miles, NE
Caverna Memorial Hospital
14 miles, N
The Medical Center at Scottsville
21 miles, SW
Monroe County Medical Center
23 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Barren County, KY
Nashville International Airport
71 miles, SW
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
84 miles, N
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
86 miles, NW
Blue Grass Airport
104 miles, NE