Livability Score

62
/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 (0) F
Entertainment (2) F
Mountain Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Mountain Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (1) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Walmart
Grocery Store
Food City
Grocery Store
Parks (4) F
Archer Park
Park
Jenny Wiley Park
Park
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Speedway
Convenience Store
Cardinal Country Store
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Prestonsburg.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.0% D+
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Prestonsburg is 87/100 - which is 3% lower than Kentucky.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A

Prestonsburg crime rates are 1,190 per 100k, which is 28% lower than Kentucky
Property Crime
1,016 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
174 crimes per 100k A
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employment F

The median income in Prestonsburg is $27,061 - which is 40% lower than Kentucky.
Med. Household Income
$27,061 F
Unemployment Rate
6.3% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing B-

Prestonsburg home prices are $123,100 - which is 2% lower than Kentucky
Home Price
$123,100 F
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D

The Prestonsburg graduation rate is 74% - which is 4% lower than Kentucky
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
74% D
Elementary Schools (2) F
Home Instruction Elementary
James D. Adams Middle School
Prestonsburg Elementary School
Allen Elementary School
High Schools (1) C-
Home Instruction H.S.
Prestonsburg High School
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Prestonsburg Area Facts

  • Prestonsburg has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Prestonsburg crime rates are 28% lower than the Kentucky average
  • Cost of living in Prestonsburg is 3% lower than the Kentucky average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Archer Park
      Jenny Wiley Park
      Jenny Wiley State Resort Park

      Entertainment

      Mountain Arts Center
      Mountain Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Prestonsburg? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Prestonsburg.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Prestonsburg? The cost of living in Prestonsburg is 87/100 - which is 3% lower than Kentucky.
      Prestonsburg
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Kentucky
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Prestonsburg? Prestonsburg crime rates are 1,190, which are 28% lower than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      1,190 per 100k people

      49% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 85

      49% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Prestonsburg? The median income in Prestonsburg is $27,061 which is 40% lower than Kentucky.
      Median household income
      $27,06151% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,84933% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      34% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Prestonsburg a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Prestonsburg home prices? Prestonsburg home prices are $123,100 - which is 2% lower than Kentucky
      Median home value
      $123,10033% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $61535% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Prestonsburg have good schools? The Prestonsburg graduation rate is 74% - which is 4% lower than Kentucky
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      10% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      19% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      16% higher than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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