Nicholas County, KY

Living in Nicholas County

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 41
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Commute 16
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 20
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Schools 32
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Residents

7.2k Population +17 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated
69% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate42%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income -$2.1k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office21%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$86k Median Home Value +$5.8k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$379 Median Monthly Rent +$59 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home22%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas20%
Wood12%

Crime

Violent Crime in Nicholas County

United States45
Kentucky26

Property Crime in Nicholas County

United States48
Kentucky41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 4
Feb 34 3 3
Mar 43 4 1
Apr 53 4 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 3 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 35 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nicholas County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding82
Tornado24
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Nicholas County, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Nicholas County, KY

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St Edward School
15 miles, W
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St Mary School
15 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Nicholas County, KY

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Georgetown College
30 miles, W
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University of Kentucky
33 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Nicholas County, KY

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Airports

Airports near Nicholas County, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
38 miles, SW
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