Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) C-
Common Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Edible Arrangments
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Mouse Trap
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
High on Art and Coffee
Coffee Shop
Wildcat Market
Coffee Shop
A Cup of Commonwealth
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Campus cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffea
Coffee Shop
Common Grounds Coffee House - Ag North
Coffee Shop
Common Grounds Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rising Roll Gourmet
Coffee Shop
Intermezzo
Coffee Shop
Fusion
Coffee Shop
Blazer Cafe
Coffee Shop
Apothecary Cafe
Coffee Shop
Donut Days Bakery
Coffee Shop
Blue Chips Cafe
Coffee Shop
Third Street Stuff
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
AMC Classic Lexington 10
Cinema
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Kentucky Ballet Theatre
Theatre Arts
John Cropp Stadium
Stadium
Kentucky Proud Park
Stadium
Carriage House Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lyric Theater
Theatre Arts
Guignol Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Livery
Theatre Arts
State Theatre
Cinema
Kentucky Theatre
Cinema
Living Arts and Science Center
Museum
University of Kentucky Anthropology Museum
Museum
Downtown Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Kentucky Room
Museum
Institute 193
Theatre Arts
Lexington History Museum
Museum
Morlan Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (18) A+
Captain D's
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
Liquor Barn
Alcohol
Rally's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Austin City Saloon
Bar
Danny Scott Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
O'Neill's
Bar
Graeter's
Sweets
Kroger Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Woodhill Community Center
Community Centre
Mathskeller
Community Centre
Castlewood Community Center
Gym
TITLE Boxing Club Lexington
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Wilson's
Grocery Store
Roberts Health Foods
Health Food
Lexington Seafood
Seafood
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Magee's Bakery
Bakery
Spalding's Bakery
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Missy's Pies
Bakery
Great Bagel
Bakery
Wildcat Pantry
Grocery Store
Martine's Pastries
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
University of Kentucky Butcher Shop
Butcher
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Sunrise Bakery
Bakery
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Mount Tabor Park
Park
Woodhill Park
Park
Idle Hour Park
Park
Lakeview Park
Park
Liberty Park
Park
Mapleleaf Forest Park
Park
Clay's Spring Park
Park
Johnson Heights Park
Park
Jacobson Park
Park
Berry Hill Park
Park
Ashland Estate
Park
Ecton Park
Park
Ridgeview Park
Park
Gainesway Park
Park
Pleasant Ridge Park
Park
Armstrong Mill Parkway
Park
Shaker Run Greenway
Park
Sweet Clover Greenway
Park
Eastland Park
Park
Sunningdale Greenway
Park
Squires Park
Park
Zandale Park
Park
Woodland Park
Park
Bell Park
Park
University of Kentucky Arboretum
Park
Shops (15) A+
Verizon
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
Furniture World Superstore
Furniture
Burlington
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
AT&T
Electronics
The Castle
Fashion
Minit Mart
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Woodhill Food Mart
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Nepmart
Convenience Store
Illusion Nail Supply
Beauty
Thorntons
Convenience Store
CBD Time
Nutrition Supplements
Upscale Furniture
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Off Broadway Shoes
Shoes
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Half Price Books
Books
Gordmans
Department Store
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Idle Hour.
Public Transit Stops (26)
Stops & Stations
A+
Woodhill @ Shadowood Outbound - Stop 1070 (PM Only)
Bus Stop
Toods @ Pinewood Outbound - Stop 1071 (PM Only)
Bus Stop
Woodhill @ Larkwood - Stop 1632 (PM Only)
Bus Stop
Woodhill @ Hedgewood Outbound - Stop 1068 (PM Only)
Bus Stop
Woodhill @ Hedgewood - Stop 1633 (AM Only)
Bus Stop
Todds @ Chelsa Wood Inbound - Stop 1631 (AM Only)
Bus Stop
Woodhill @ 2449 Inbound - Stop 1634 (AM Only)
Bus Stop
Woodhill @ Osage Outbound - Stop 1067 (PM Only)
Bus Stop
Man O' War @ pole #63 - Stop 245
Bus Stop
Blazer @ 3250 - Stop 863
Bus Stop
Eagle Creek @ St Joseph Hospital East - Stop 22
Bus Stop
Codell @ Woodhill Inbound - Stop 1674 (AM Only)
Bus Stop
Woodhill @ Codell Outbound - Stop 106 (PM Only)
Bus Stop
Richmond @ Lake Park - Stop 903
Bus Stop
Codell @ Woodhill Inbound - Stop 1674 (PM Only)
Bus Stop
Todds @ Palumbo (Galls) Inbound - Stop 1630 (AM Only)
Bus Stop
Palumbo @ KI Lumber Inbound - Stop 210 (PM Only)
Bus Stop
Palumbo @ 2439 Inbound - Stop 211 (PM Only)
Bus Stop
Palumbo @ 2544 Outbound - Stop 216 (AM Only)
Bus Stop
Todds @ Palumbo Outbound - Stop 1072 (PM Only)
Bus Stop
Palumbo @ 2401 Inbound - Stop 1636 (PM Only)
Bus Stop
Palumbo @ Blake James Inbound - Stop 335
Bus Stop
Palumbo @ Blake James Outbound - Stop 334
Bus Stop
Codell @ 340 Outbound - Stop 214 (AM Only)
Bus Stop
Palumbo @ Link Belt Inbound - Stop 1635 (PM Only)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Idle Hour is 96/100 - which is 6% higher than Kentucky.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Idle Hour crime rates are 6,347 per 100k, which is 282% higher than Kentucky
Property Crime
5,748 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
599 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Idle Hour is $46,353 - which is 3% higher than Kentucky.
Med. Household Income
$46,353
F
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
The Ridge Behaviorial Health System
Hospital
Saint Joseph East
Hospital
Bluegrass Dermatology
Doctor
Lexington Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, PLLC
Dentist
Fire Station #9
Fire Station
Arnold Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Alumni Dental Center
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shriners Hospital
Hospital
Meijer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chiro One Wellness Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center
Clinic
Wheeler's
Pharmacy
Cornerstone Chiropractic Wellness
Doctor
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Fire Station Number 16
Fire Station
Fire Station # 7
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Baptist Health Systems, Inc. KY
Clinic
Lexington Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
John J Culler III, DMD
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B
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housing A+

Idle Hour home prices are $170,750 - which is 35% higher than Kentucky
Home Price
$170,750
C+
Home Appreciation Rate
46%
A+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio)
C
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schools C

The Idle Hour graduation rate is 88% - which is 14% higher than Kentucky
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B
Elementary Schools (2) F
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School
Liberty Elementary
Eastside Technical Center
Martin L King Acad For Excellence Alt
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center
Tates Creek Middle School
Christ The King School
Julius Marks Elementary School
Tates Creek Elementary School
Morton Middle School
Cassidy Elementary School
Squires Elementary School
Ashland Elementary School
Garrett Morgan Elementary
Seton Catholic School
Homebound Secondary
Homebound Elementary
Able
Glendover Elementary School
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary
Yates Elementary School
Millcreek Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
Henry Clay High School
Martin L King Acad For Excellence Alt
Tates Creek High School
Frederick Douglass High School
Sphinx Academy
Homebound Secondary
Opportunity Middle College
Carter G. Woodson Academy
Trinity Christian Academy
Montessori High School
Sayre School
Steam Academy
Montessori High School Incorporated
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ratings A

Idle Hour has an overall rating of 82% from 1 reviews.
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  • Idle Hour has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Idle Hour crime rates are 113% higher than the Lexington-Fayette average
  • Cost of living in Idle Hour is 5% lower than the Lexington-Fayette average
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Idle Hour? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mount Tabor Park
      Woodhill Park
      Idle Hour Park
      Lakeview Park
      Liberty Park
      Mapleleaf Forest Park
      Clay's Spring Park
      Johnson Heights Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Classic Lexington 10
      Regal Cinemas
      Kentucky Ballet Theatre
      John Cropp Stadium
      Kentucky Proud Park
      Carriage House Theatre
      Lyric Theater
      Guignol Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Captain D's
      Krispy Kreme
      Hardee's
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Wendy's
      Chipotle
      KFC
      Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Idle Hour? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Idle Hour.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Idle Hour a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      United States Veterans Hospital
      UK Healthcare
      Good Samaritan Hospital
      Baptist Health
      Lexington VA Medical Center
      Saint Joseph Hospital
      Eastern State Hospital
      Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Meijer Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Pharmacy Shop
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Chiro One Wellness Center
      Bluegrass Dermatology
      Bolton Chiropractic
      Cornerstone Chiropractic Wellness