Quality of Life and Culture in Island, KY

Overview

Island is a village in the state of Kentucky with a population of 638. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Island has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 28.7 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Island, KY

Employment and Income	Island	Kentucky	United States
Per Capita Income	$22,734	$29,707	$32,693
Median Household Income	$44,792	$58,801	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	14.8%	6.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	9.5%	14.4%	10.5%

Age	Island	Kentucky	United States
Median Age	43.6	41.5	42.3

Gender	Island	Kentucky	United States
Male	42.8%	48.6%	49.8%
Female	57.2%	51.4%	50.2%

Race	Island	Kentucky	United States
White	96.1%	89.9%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	4.7%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	1.3%	0.2%	2.7%
Asian	0.2%	1.0%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.3%	0.8%	2.7%
Multiracial	1.7%	3.4%	5.2%

Housing Information	Island	Kentucky	United States
Median Home Price	$63,500	$147,794	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$433	$610	$801
Family Households	61.7%	61.7%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	23.0%	23.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	74.6%	70.0%	72.9%
Renters	25.4%	30.0%	27.1%

Education	Island	Kentucky	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	5.8%	8.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	48.2%	48.2%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	26.9%	19.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	8.7%	8.5%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	4.8%	13.1%	15.0%