Ghent, KY

Living in Ghent

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 89
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 48
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 74
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 35
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Schools 44
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Residents

407 Population +38 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
6% College-Educated -6% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years36%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial4%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate45%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
72% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%

Employers

Government1%
Private sector93%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation42%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office28%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked13%

Housing

$76k Median Home Value -$15k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$575 Median Monthly Rent +$27 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier30%

Home Value

Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K11%
$250K to $299K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas59%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ghent

United States45
Kentucky26
Carroll County5

Property Crime in Ghent

United States48
Kentucky41
Carroll County8

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 4
Feb 36 3 4
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 35 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ghent

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding80
Tornado24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ghent, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ghent, KY

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Colleges

Colleges near Ghent, KY

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Hanover College
21 miles, W
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Thomas More University
33 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ghent, KY

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St Elizabeth Grant
27 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Ghent, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
54 miles, SE
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