Leitchfield, KY

Living in Leitchfield

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 5
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 19
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Schools 67
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Residents

6.8k Population +167 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

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

Diversity

Black4%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate47%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income -$529 (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office15%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$103k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$422 Median Monthly Rent +$36 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K19%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas37%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Leitchfield

United States45
Kentucky26
Grayson County10

Property Crime in Leitchfield

United States48
Kentucky41
Grayson County14

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 4 2
Feb 37 4 2
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 6 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 36 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Leitchfield

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding42
Tornado22
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Leitchfield, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Leitchfield, KY

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Laurel Fork School
7 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Leitchfield, KY

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Brescia University
49 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Leitchfield, KY

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Airports

Airports near Leitchfield, KY

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