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Cave City, Kentucky


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Cave City, Kentucky

Cave City, Kentucky, in Barren county, is 77 miles SE of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 78 miles S of Louisville, Kentucky. About 1,880 people people live in Cave City.

The People and Families of Cave City

In Cave City, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cave City had a median family income of $30,179.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Cave City than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Cave City Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Cave City, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Cave City, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Cave City Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Cave City Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Cave City, KY

Comparing Cave City 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
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity87
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults23
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes87
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime43
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