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Maysville, Kentucky

Introduction to Maysville, Kentucky

Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason county, is 52 miles SE of Cincinnati, Ohio. About 8,993 people live in Maysville.

Maysville History

The city of Maysville is the county seat of Mason County. The city was named after John May, landholder. Frontiersman Simon Kenton established his first settlement in the city in the year 1775. Unfortunately he was forced out by the western battles of the American Revolution. In 1784, he returned to build a blockhouse at the site of Maysville and founded Kenton's Station. By the year 1786, the village that grew up in the periphery of Kenton's Station was declared as the town of Washington. During this time John May had acquired the land at Limestone and Daniel Boone. He established a trading post and tavern in the area. In 1787, Maysville was incorporated as a city.

Maysville and nearby Attractions

  • Museum Center
  • Blue Licks Battlefield State Park
  • Adams Lake State Park
  • Daniel Boone National Forest
  • Shawnee State Forest
  • Newport Aquarium

Things To Do In Maysville

Tourists can visit the Museum Center to know about the regional history. The Daniel Boone National Forest is another site where tourists can experience the variety of rich vegetation. The Newport Aquarium is also a popular tourist attraction. It is also worth visiting the Adams Lake State Park, Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, and Shawnee State Forest.

Maysville Transportation

Flights are available from Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Maysville Higher Education

Residents of the city can opt for Xavier University, Maysville Community and Technical College, Chatfield College, and University of Cincinnati - Clermont College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Maysville Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 8%Maysville Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Maysville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Maysville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Maysville, KY

Comparing Maysville 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 Population97
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population97
Racial Diversity58
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men36
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income36
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work36
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes95
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime21

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