Martin County, KY

Living in Martin County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 19
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 7
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Schools 26
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Residents

12k Population -1.5k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school26%
High school graduate39%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector60%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office23%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$84k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$371 Median Monthly Rent +$81 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home38%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke2%
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas4%
Utility gas28%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Martin County

United States45
Kentucky26

Property Crime in Martin County

United States48
Kentucky41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (23%)(74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton9%
Donald Trump89%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 7
Feb 36 3 5
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 46 3 0
Dec 36 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Martin County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding78
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Martin County, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Martin County, KY

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The Piarist School
15 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Martin County, KY

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Alice Lloyd College
38 miles, SW
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Marshall University
43 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Martin County, KY

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Airports

Airports near Martin County, KY

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Yeager Airport
64 miles, NE
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Tri-Cities Airport
91 miles, S
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