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Spencer County
  • County in Kentucky

Report Card

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

editorial

Spencer County is located in Kentucky with a population of 19,256. In Spencer County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Spencer County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Spencer County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$243,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$847
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    13%
  • Own
    87%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    79.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    2,769
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    632.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    16%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

Working in Spencer County

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$92,973
National
$69,021

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