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Evarts, Kentucky


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Evarts, Kentucky

Evarts, Kentucky, in Harlan county, is 60 miles NW of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 105 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. The city has a population of 1,101.

The People and Families of Evarts

In Evarts, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Evarts had a median family income of $22,159.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Evarts Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Evarts. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Evarts?

Commuting

In Evarts, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Evarts Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Evarts Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Evarts, KY

Comparing Evarts 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
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity65
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes99
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

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