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Metcalfe County
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Metcalfe County

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    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      C
    4. Good for Families
      C minus
    5. Diversity
      C
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      C minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C
    11. Commute
      C
    Metcalfe County is located in Kentucky with a population of 10,275. In Metcalfe County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Metcalfe County and residents tend to be conservative.
    Population
    10,275
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $81,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $590
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      63.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      947.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      821.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      315.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      43%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      18%
      11%
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    Working in Metcalfe County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,196
    National
    $69,021
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