Edmonton, Kentucky, in Metcalfe county, is 86 miles NE of Nashville, Tennessee. About 1,586 people people live in 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.
In 2000, Edmonton had a median family income of $27,763.
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.
Residents of Edmonton enjoy its low crime rate.
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.
In Edmonton, 92% of commuters drive to work.
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% | ![]() |
Comparing Edmonton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
Ratings range from
(lowest) to
(highest).
| 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 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| 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 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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Money donated by Edmonton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.
| Party | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Republican | $7,300 |
| Democratic | $1,250 |
| Candidate | Contributions |
|---|---|
| George W. Bush | $5,000 |
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Est. 2005 Population | 1,600 |
| Growth | 14 |
| Growth % | 0.9% |
| Category | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,586 | 100% |
| Male | 674 | 42.5% |
| Female | 912 | 57.5% |
| Under 18 | 358 | 22.6% |
| 18+ | 1,228 | 77.4% |
| 65+ | 394 | 24.8% |
| Median Age | 41.7 | |
| Average Family Size | 2.77 | |
| White | 1,534 | 96.7% |
| African-American | 31 | 2% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
| American Indian & Alaskan | 1 | 0.1% |
| Other | 4 | 0.3% |
| Mixed Race | 14 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic (included in categories above) | 8 | 0.5% |
| Median Family Income (1999) | $27,763 |   |
| Population In Poverty | 463 | 31.8% |
(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)
Note: This is national, not racial, ancestry, so the Census doesn't have categories for Hispanic and African-American, e.g. CityTownInfo is currently gathering additional ancestry data for this site.
| Ancestry | Percent |
|---|---|
| US/American | 48.4% |
| English | 16.7% |
| Other (often includes Hispanic and African American) | 12.3% |
| German | 7.4% |
| Irish | 5.9% |
| Scottish | 2.1% |
| French (except Basque) | 1.6% |
| Scotch-Irish | 1.6% |
| Polish | 1% |
| Italian | 0.5% |
| French Canadian | 0.5% |
| Welsh | 0.5% |
| Scandinavian | 0.4% |
| British | 0.4% |
| European | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 0.3% |
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According to the US Postal Service, Edmonton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:
Beechville (42129),Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Nearest Large City | 86 miles NE of Nashville, Tennessee |
| County | Metcalfe |
| Standard Zip Codes | 42129 |
| Phone Area Codes | 270 |
| Time Zone | Central (-6 hours from GMT) |
| Daylight Savings | The city observes Daylight Saving Time. |
| Latitude | 36.98 |
| Longitude | -85.611 |
Nearest Weather Stations
Notes:
| Station | SUMMER SHADE |
|---|---|
| Distance | 8.8 miles |
| Jan Temp | 25 to 44 F |
| Apr Temp | 44 to 69 F |
| Jul Temp | 66 to 88 F |
| Oct Temp | 46 to 70 F |
| Annual Precip | 50.3 inches |
| Station | GREENSBURG |
|---|---|
| Distance | 19.7 miles |
| Jan Temp | 23 to 44 F |
| Apr Temp | 42 to 69 F |
| Jul Temp | 66 to 89 F |
| Oct Temp | 43 to 71 F |
| Annual Precip | 53.2 inches |
| Station | BARREN RIVER LAKE |
|---|---|
| Distance | 29.3 miles |
| Jan Temp | 24 to 44 F |
| Apr Temp | 44 to 69 F |
| Jul Temp | 67 to 90 F |
| Oct Temp | 46 to 72 F |
| Annual Precip | 51.3 inches |
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