Muhlenberg County, KY

Living in Muhlenberg County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 6
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 19
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Schools 61
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Residents

31k Population -590 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate45%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$6.8k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office19%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$94k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$427 Median Monthly Rent +$71 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas30%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Muhlenberg County

United States45
Kentucky26

Property Crime in Muhlenberg County

United States48
Kentucky41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 2
Feb 39 4 2
Mar 48 4 1
Apr 58 4 0
May 66 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 70 3 0
Oct 59 4 0
Nov 48 4 0
Dec 38 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Muhlenberg County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding66
Tornado33
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Muhlenberg County, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Muhlenberg County, KY

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Sands Springs School
19 miles, SE
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New Hope School
20 miles, SE
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Grace Baptist School
22 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Muhlenberg County, KY

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Brescia University
38 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Muhlenberg County, KY

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Ohio County Hospital
21 miles, NE
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Western State Hospital
30 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Muhlenberg County, KY

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