Boone County, KY

Living in Boone County

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 9
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Commute 59
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 65
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 75
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 42
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Schools 69
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Residents

131k Population +16k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$78k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$190k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
36% Built 2000 or Later
$859 Median Monthly Rent +$187 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas6%
Utility gas45%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Boone County

United States45
Kentucky26

Property Crime in Boone County

United States48
Kentucky41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 4
Feb 34 3 4
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 34 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Boone County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding66
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Boone County, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Boone County, KY

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St Timothy School
4 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Boone County, KY

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Thomas More University
10 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Boone County, KY

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St Elizabeth Florence
7 miles, NE
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Sun Behavioral Health
9 miles, NE
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St Elizabeth Edgewood
10 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Boone County, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
64 miles, S
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