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Prestonsburg, KY
B+
Population: 4,099
Home Price: $117,500
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Overview
Prestonsburg is a small town in the state of Kentucky with a population of 4,099. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Prestonsburg has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
22.4 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Prestonsburg, KY
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Prestonsburg
Kentucky
United States
Per Capita Income
$20,512
$29,707
$32,693
Median Household Income
$31,818
$58,801
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
13.4%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
36.4%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
Prestonsburg
Kentucky
United States
Median Age
34.1
41.5
42.3
Gender
Prestonsburg
Kentucky
United States
Male
52.0%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
48.0%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Prestonsburg
Kentucky
United States
White
93.8%
89.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.7%
4.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.7%
1.0%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
0.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.7%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Prestonsburg
Kentucky
United States
Median Home Price
$117,500
$147,794
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$426
$610
$801
Family Households
48.3%
48.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
25.7%
25.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
58.4%
70.0%
72.9%
Renters
41.6%
30.0%
27.1%
Education
Prestonsburg
Kentucky
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
13.5%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
30.7%
30.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.0%
19.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.9%
8.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
9.2%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Prestonsburg
Kentucky
United States
Mathematics
30.3%
46.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
47.0%
54.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Prestonsburg
Kentucky
United States
Murder
0.0
1.7
3.0
Rape
28.2
20.7
38.0
Robbery
0.0
23.6
40.7
Assault
140.8
51.3
188.5
Property Crime
Prestonsburg
Kentucky
United States
Burglary
112.7
259.3
336.1
Theft
591.5
1017.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
197.2
141.2
167.1
Arson
0.0
7.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Prestonsburg, KY
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dogs
vegan
beer
fine dining
meal
beef chicken
deep fried
pizza
hummus
grilled chicken
snack
cooking
taco bell
restaurant
restaurants
meals
kebabs
bagel
mexican
bakeries
high school football
football
broward county educator
college football
basketball
college basketball
hs football
racing
country music
video games
teams
coaches
golf
nascar
dirt track racing
health fitness
fitness
wrestling
gaming
softball
inspired by
literature
painting
microfiction
library
jewelry
collection
theatre
digital painting
museum
creations
nature
volunteerism
archival
creative
comics
comic
imagery
drawing
artists
spare time
video games
hiking
nascar
health fitness
fitness
gaming
hunting
ttrpgs
fishing
cycling
scifi
books
adventures
bass guitars
junk
youtuber
comics
skateboarding
photography
tv
music videos
sports
talk radio
arts
hospitality
gaming
arts entertainment
journalism
commentary
moneyless
hollywood
theatre
caterer
drama
dining
creative
films
television
celebrity
summer
mountain
sports
hiking
mountains
warm weather
arts
barefoot
space
beach
winter
red river gorge
fine dining
air conditioning
hunting
fishing
cycling
tournament angler
pool
nature
black friday
gas station
cyber monday
gas stations
comic book store
dollar tree
jewelry store
local businesses
surplus store
walmart
jewelry
restaurant
restaurants
bakeries
aprons
mcdonalds
cafe
starbucks
sheetz
preowned
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