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Morehead, Kentucky

Introduction to Morehead, Kentucky

Morehead, Kentucky, in Rowan county, is 56 miles W of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 58 miles E of Lexington, Kentucky. The city contains a population of approximately 5,914.

Morehead History

The city of Morehead is the county seat in Rowan County. The city was named after Gov. James T. Morehead who was the first native - born governor of the state. The history of Morehead dates back to the late 19th century when it became the battlezone of the Rowan Country War. The first settlers of the area migrated from Virginia to claim land grants for service in the Revolutionary War. Most of the immigrants settled in fertile valleys along the Licking River and Triplett Creek. One of the first communities to evolve was farmers who were located in the western part of the county on the Licking River. The city since then has evolved in to forefront of business and education.

Morehead and nearby Attractions

  • Kentucky Folk Art Center
  • Carter Caves State Resort Park
  • Cane Ridge Meeting House
  • Daniel Boone National Forest
  • Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
  • Blue Licks Battlefield State Park

Things To Do In Morehead

Tourists can visit several historic sites which includes the Cane Ridge Meeting House and Blue Licks Battlefield State Park. The park is a reminiscence of 1782 Revolutionary War battle field. Tourists can also be a part of the local festivities by participating in the Cave Run Storytelling Festival which occurs in September and Family Country Festival that takes place in the month of June evey year.

Morehead Transportation

Air transportation is available from Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Morehead Higher Education

Morehead State University, Shawnee State University, Kentucky Christian College, and Big Sandy Community and Technical College offer higher educational opportunities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Morehead Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Morehead Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%Morehead College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Morehead Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 17%Morehead Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Morehead, KY

Comparing Morehead 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 Population86
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity46
Well-Paid Single Women36
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men24
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime52

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