Livability Score

59
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Fuzzy Duck and CoffeeTree Books
Coffee Shop
All Seasons Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Kentucky Folk Art Center
Theatre Arts
Morehead History & Railroad Museum
Museum
Sheltowee Falls Splash Pad
Water Park
Morehead Cinemas
Cinema
Allen Field
Stadium
Jayne Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (17) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
The Venue on Main
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Tri-County Liquors
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
Root-A-Bakers
Bakery
IGA
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (13) F
Freedom Park (WWI Veterans Memorial)
Park
Fountain Park
Park
Morehead Memorial Tree Walk
Park
Pocket Park
Park
Don Greenhill Park
Park
Boone Hollan Wetlands & Nature Trails
Park
Daniel Boone Nation Forest
Park
Zane Collins Community Park
Park
Bill Mahaney Recreation Complex
Park
Rodburn Hollow Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Speedway
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Morehead.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Morehead is 94/100 - which is 4% higher than Kentucky.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B-

Morehead crime rates are 2,020 per 100k, which is 21% higher than Kentucky
Property Crime
1,778 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
242 crimes per 100k B+
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employment F

The median income in Morehead is $29,779 - which is 34% lower than Kentucky.
Med. Household Income
$29,779 F
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Saint Claire Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Morehead Fire Department
Fire Station
Morehead Police Department
Police
Kentucky State Police - Post 8
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing D+

Morehead home prices are $161,200 - which is 28% higher than Kentucky
Home Price
$161,200 C
Home Appreciation Rate
-4% C-
Home Affordability
5.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D

The Morehead graduation rate is 74% - which is 5% lower than Kentucky
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
74% D
Elementary Schools (8) F
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle
Rowan County Christian Academy
Mcbrayer Elementary School
Clearfield Elementary School
Rowan County Middle School
Rodburn Elementary School
Lakeside Christian Academy
High Schools (6) F
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High
Morehead Youth Development Center
Rowan County Senior High School
Lakeside Christian Academy
Sunrise Children'S Services - Morehead
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ratings C

Morehead has an overall rating of 64% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes C
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Morehead Area Facts

  • Morehead has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Morehead crime rates are 21% higher than the Kentucky average
  • Cost of living in Morehead is 4% higher than the Kentucky average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Morehead? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Freedom Park (WWI Veterans Memorial)
      Fountain Park
      Morehead Memorial Tree Walk
      Pocket Park
      Don Greenhill Park
      Boone Hollan Wetlands & Nature Trails
      Daniel Boone Nation Forest
      Zane Collins Community Park

      Entertainment

      Kentucky Folk Art Center
      Morehead History & Railroad Museum
      Sheltowee Falls Splash Pad
      Morehead Cinemas
      Allen Field
      Jayne Stadium

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Long John Silver's
      The Venue on Main
      Arby's
      Jimmy John's
      Wendy's
      Sonic

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Morehead? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Morehead.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      15%

      12% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Morehead? The cost of living in Morehead is 94/100 - which is 4% higher than Kentucky.
      Morehead
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Kentucky
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Morehead? Morehead crime rates are 2,020, which are 21% higher than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      2,020 per 100k people

      13% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      13% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Morehead? The median income in Morehead is $29,779 which is 34% lower than Kentucky.
      Median household income
      $29,77946% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,84840% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Morehead a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Saint Claire Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      D+ Housing

      What are Morehead home prices? Morehead home prices are $161,200 - which is 28% higher than Kentucky
      Median home value
      $161,20013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $65631% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      31%

      51% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Morehead have good schools? The Morehead graduation rate is 74% - which is 5% lower than Kentucky
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      11% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      5% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      15% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Morehead a good place to live? Morehead has an overall rating of 64% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      64%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      3 total surveys

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