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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):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyEdmonton Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyEdmonton Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyEdmonton Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Edmonton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Edmonton, KY

Comparing Edmonton 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity54
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married12
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

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