Rowan County, KY

Living in Rowan County

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 47
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 29
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 11
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Schools 60
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Residents

25k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated
59% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate33%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
74% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$124k Median Home Value +$34k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$521 Median Monthly Rent +$139 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home27%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity64%
LP gas6%
Utility gas22%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rowan County

United States45
Kentucky26

Property Crime in Rowan County

United States48
Kentucky41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 3
Feb 35 3 4
Mar 43 4 1
Apr 53 4 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 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 Rowan County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding81
Tornado21
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rowan County, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rowan County, KY

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Colleges

Colleges near Rowan County, KY

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Rowan County, KY

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Airports

Airports near Rowan County, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
65 miles, W
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Yeager Airport
100 miles, E