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Breckinridge County
  • County in Kentucky

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Housing
    grade B+
  3. Nightlife
    grade C
  4. Good for Families
    grade C+
  5. Diversity
    grade C
  6. Jobs
    grade B+
  7. Weather
    grade B minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade A
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade C+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade C+
  11. Commute
    grade C+

editorial

Breckinridge County is located in Kentucky with a population of 20,345. In Breckinridge County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Breckinridge County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Breckinridge County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$106,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$654
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    18%
  • Own
    82%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    42.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    21.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    300.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    472.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    85.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    6%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    8%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    28%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14%
    national  11%

Working in Breckinridge County

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$49,919
National
$69,021

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