Beattyville, KY

Beattyville, Kentucky

Beattyville, Kentucky, in Lee county, is 51 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. There are an estimated 1,193 people in the city.

The People and Families of Beattyville

In Beattyville, about 36% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Beattyville. The kids here are young and many. In the city, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, Beattyville isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Beattyville has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beattyville had a median family income of $21,181.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($7,000) in Beattyville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Beattyville Housing

Approximately 43% of housing in Beattyville is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Beattyville. The city is known in Kentucky for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Beattyville, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Beattyville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Beattyville, KY

Comparing Beattyville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Beattyville Almanac

Beattyville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Beattyville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Beattyville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Beattyville Public Libraries

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Beattyville High Schools (2004)

LEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
599 LEE AVE
606-464-5005
Serves 380 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

LEE COUNTY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL
242 LEE AVE
606-464-9724
A Non-traditional School
Serves 2 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 1

Beattyville Colleges

(List of All Kentucky Colleges)

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