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Morehead, KY


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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.

The People and Families of Morehead

In Morehead, about 32% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Morehead, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Morehead had a median family income of $34,375. Interestingly, lots of people in Morehead have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Morehead favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,012. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Morehead Housing

Morehead has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 49% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Morehead, 80% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

Of Note

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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