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Horse Cave, KY


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Horse Cave, Kentucky

Horse Cave, Kentucky is 74 miles S of Louisville, Kentucky. It is in Hart county. The population of the city is 2,252.

The People and Families of Horse Cave

In Horse Cave, about 45% of adults are married. Adults in Horse Cave are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Horse Cave has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Horse Cave had a median family income of $28,026.

Political Inclinations

Among Horse Cave political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Horse Cave Housing

Of the housing in Horse Cave, approximately 57% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Horse Cave are lower than most places in Kentucky.

Commuting

In Horse Cave, 98% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyHorse Cave Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Horse Cave Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Horse Cave, KY

Comparing Horse Cave 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 Population109
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity88
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use76
Walking and Biking to Work22
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime76
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