Edmonton, Kentucky
Edmonton, Kentucky, in Metcalfe county, is 86 miles NE of Nashville, Tennessee. About 1,586 people people live in Edmonton.
The People and Families of Edmonton
In Edmonton, about 44% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Edmonton, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.
Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Edmonton. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Edmonton had a median family income of $27,763.
Political Inclinations
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($5,000) in Edmonton than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Crime and Safety
Residents of Edmonton enjoy its low crime rate.
Edmonton Housing
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Edmonton, about 61% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Edmonton. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Kentucky. Edmonton isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.
Commuting
In Edmonton, 92% of commuters drive to work.
High Points
Edmonton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Profile of Edmonton, KY
Comparing Edmonton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Working at Home |  | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
| Public Transportation Use |  | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| 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 | | |
