Horse Cave, Kentucky

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):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Horse Cave Almanac

Horse Cave Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Horse Cave Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Horse Cave residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Horse Cave, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Horse Cave Hospitals

CAVERNA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1501 SOUTH DIXIE STREET
(270) 786-2191
Emergency Service: No

Horse Cave High Schools (2004)

CAVERNA HIGH SCHOOL
2276 S DIXIE ST.
270-773-2828
Serves 231 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

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