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Crofton, KY


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Crofton, Kentucky

Crofton, Kentucky, in Christian county, is 36 miles N of Clarksville, Tennessee (center to center) and 72 miles NW of Nashville, Tennessee. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Clarksville - Hopkinsville metropolitan area. Crofton contains a population of approximately 838.

The People and Families of Crofton

In Crofton, about 50% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Crofton.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crofton had a median family income of $28,542.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Crofton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crofton Housing

Crofton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Crofton the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Crofton, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Crofton Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Crofton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Crofton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Crofton, KY

Comparing Crofton 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
Racial Diversity75
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty13
College Educated Adults12
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times42
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime76
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