Irvine, Kentucky

Irvine, Kentucky

Irvine, Kentucky, in Estill county, is 34 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. The city contains a population of approximately 2,843.

The People and Families of Irvine

In Irvine, about 49% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Irvine.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Irvine had a median family income of $25,046.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Irvine favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Irvine Housing

Irvine has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 54% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Irvine tend toward the low side for Kentucky. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Irvine, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Irvine, KY

Comparing Irvine 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
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men

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
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

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

Crime

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

Irvine Almanac

Irvine Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Irvine Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Irvine 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, Irvine, 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.

Irvine High Schools (2004)

ESTILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
2675 WINCHESTER RD
606-723-3537
Serves 706 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

ESTILL COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
253 MAIN STREET
606-723-2181
A Non-traditional School

SHADOW MOUNTAIN ACADEMY ALTERNATIVE SCH
6930 WINCHESTER RD
606-723-3977
A Non-traditional School

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