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Central City, KY
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Population: 5,958
Home Price: $111,300
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Overview
Central City is a small town in the state of Kentucky with a population of 5,958. Central City has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
21.5 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Central City, KY
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Central City
Kentucky
United States
Per Capita Income
$35,607
$29,707
$32,693
Median Household Income
$56,316
$58,801
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
Central City
Kentucky
United States
Median Age
38.4
41.5
42.3
Gender
Central City
Kentucky
United States
Male
49.5%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
50.5%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Central City
Kentucky
United States
White
94.2%
89.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.9%
4.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.1%
1.0%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.6%
0.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.2%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Central City
Kentucky
United States
Median Home Price
$111,300
$147,794
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$439
$610
$801
Family Households
59.3%
59.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
19.9%
19.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
75.1%
70.0%
72.9%
Renters
24.9%
30.0%
27.1%
Education
Central City
Kentucky
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.1%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
38.6%
38.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
19.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.3%
8.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
7.6%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Central City
Kentucky
United States
Mathematics
52.0%
46.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
52.0%
54.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Central City
Kentucky
United States
Murder
0.0
1.7
3.0
Rape
69.9
20.7
38.0
Robbery
17.5
23.6
40.7
Assault
69.9
51.3
188.5
Property Crime
Central City
Kentucky
United States
Burglary
122.2
259.3
336.1
Theft
1309.8
1017.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
104.8
141.2
167.1
Arson
0.0
7.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Central City, KY
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
hot wings
pizza
ice cream
sushi
bacon
bread
establishments
burgers
hibachi
vegan
burger
drinks
meat
vegetable
tuna
salsa
lobster
chipotle
seafood
video games
cricket
football
wrestling
fantasy football
boxing
baseball
mma
nfl
rugby
esports
bowling
nascar
outdoors
gaming
coaching
golf
comics
comic
poster
desinger
amazing artwork
remixer
posters
concept art
directoreditor
illustration
theatre
pfp
nfts
drawing
illustrator
studio
musical theatre
nature
artworks
visual
comics
dcmarvel
marvel geek
anime
comic books
video games
comic cons
books
pokmon
semifunny
youtuber
vacations
action figures
pokemon
gadgets
memes
fishing
nerdy
hunting fishing
computers
tv
remixer
films
longest running
promotional
drama
theatre
celebrity
studio
ent
sports
commentary
broadcasts
improv
comedy
creative
hiphop
broadcasting
influencer
programming
space
summer
sports
nature
fishing
pool
restocked
apparel
gift shop
gas station
laundromat
resell
mall
express delivery
tees
dunkin donuts
depot
stickers
affordable prices
cafe
merch
shipping
amazon
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