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Burkesville, KY


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Burkesville, Kentucky

Burkesville, Kentucky, in Cumberland county, is 86 miles NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee (center to center) and 89 miles NE of Nashville, Tennessee. There are 1,756 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Burkesville

In Burkesville, about 41% of adults are married. In Burkesville, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Burkesville. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burkesville had a median family income of $24,028.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in the city.

Burkesville Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Burkesville that were owner-occupied was 55%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Burkesville has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Burkesville, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBurkesville Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBurkesville Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Burkesville Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Burkesville Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Burkesville, KY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity88
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Housing Recently Built77

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime98
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