Central City, KY
Living in Central City
Bikeability
9
Walkability
34
Commute
81
Public Transit
10
Affordability
87
Public Safety
95
Airports
33
Hospitals
61
Colleges
18
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
53
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.8k
Population
-176 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate41%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42k
Median Household Income
+$4.8k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
75%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office19%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$130k
Median Home Value
+$53k (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
$444
Median Monthly Rent
+$64 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
LP gas2%
Utility gas54%
Crime
Violent Crime in Central City
United States45
Kentucky26
Muhlenberg County5
Property Crime in Central City
United States48
Kentucky41
Muhlenberg County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 1 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 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 Central City
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding59
Tornado26
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Central City, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Central City, KY
The Christian Academy of Actschools
7 miles, SW
Grace Baptist School
20 miles, W
Christ the King Catholic School
21 miles, W
Sands Springs School
23 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Central City, KY
Kentucky Wesleyan College
31 miles, N
Brescia University
33 miles, N
Western Kentucky University
43 miles, SE
University of Evansville
52 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Central City, KY
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital
8 miles, SW
Ohio County Hospital
16 miles, NE
Baptist Health Madisonville
20 miles, W
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
33 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Central City, KY
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
31 miles, N
Evansville Regional Airport
56 miles, NW
Nashville International Airport
85 miles, S
Barkley Regional Airport
92 miles, W