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Hickman, Kentucky


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Hickman, Kentucky

Hickman, Kentucky, in Fulton county, is 69 miles N of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 109 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 2,560 people in the city.

The People and Families of Hickman

In Hickman, about 42% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Hickman isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hickman had a median family income of $27,384.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Hickman Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Hickman is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Hickman.

Commuting

In Hickman, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hickman Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hickman Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Hickman, KY

Comparing Hickman 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
Racial Diversity88
Male Share of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size36
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone86
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime54
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