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Salyersville, KY


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Salyersville, Kentucky

Salyersville, Kentucky, in Magoffin county, is 57 miles SW of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 78 miles E of Lexington, Kentucky. The city has a population of 1,604.

The People and Families of Salyersville

In Salyersville, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Salyersville had a median family income of $23,393. Home offices are common in Salyersville.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Salyersville residents, with $1,250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Salyersville isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Salyersville Housing

In Salyersville, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Salyersville without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Salyersville, 90% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySalyersville Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Salyersville Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Salyersville Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Salyersville, KY

Comparing Salyersville 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
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime98
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