Morehead, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Morehead, Kentucky Summary
Life in Morehead research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Morehead over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Morehead:
The population in Morehead is 6,994.
The median home value in Morehead is $154,300.
The median income in Morehead is $33,409.
The cost of living in Morehead is 90 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Morehead is $696.
The unemployment rate in Morehead is 6.2%.
The poverty rate in Morehead is 35.2%.
Table Of Contents
Morehead SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
4
Diversity
5
Safety
8
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
9.5
Morehead, KY Crime Report
142
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,019.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-13.09%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Morehead / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 142 | 2,019.9 | 2,038.6 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 241.8 | 259.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 2 | 28.4 | 52.9 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 142.2 | 168.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 125 | 1,778.1 | 1,779.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 113.8 | 344.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 111 | 1,578.9 | 1,178.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 85.3 | 256.8 | 282.7 |
Morehead, KY Cost Of Living
90
Morehead's Overall Cost Of Living
Morehead's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Morehead | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 105 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 81 | 79 | 100 | |
| Housing | 80 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 106 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Morehead in Kentucky
Map Of Morehead, KY
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Population over time in Morehead
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,653 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 7,674 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 7,663 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 7,615 | 9.8% |
| 2017 | 6,938 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 6,896 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 6,886 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 6,898 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 6,940 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 6,981 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Morehead
| Race | Morehead | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 83.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.4% | 7.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 3.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Morehead
| Gender | Morehead | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Morehead for adults over 25
| Education | Morehead | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Morehead, Kentucky
| Income | Morehead | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 16.9% | 7.5% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 13.1% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.0% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.2% | 17.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 14.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.9% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.5% | 4.9% | 9.5% |
