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North Corbin vs Williamsburg

North Corbin, Kentucky versus Williamsburg, Kentucky: a factual, side-by-side comparison of cost of living, housing, safety, schools, and climate. Greener figures rank better among US places.

Overall livability

North Corbin

Solid · objective livability55/100

Williamsburg

Mixed · objective livability45/100

North Corbin edges out Williamsburg on overall objective livability (55 vs 45 of 100), though each leads on different factors below.

Factor-by-factor comparison

FactorNorth CorbinWilliamsburg
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k$34k
Cost of Living$42k$42k
Home Value$99k$93k
Monthly Rent$844$660
Monthly Owner Costs$329$677
Property Tax Rate0.72%0.84%
Income Tax4.50%4.50%
Sales Tax6.00%6.00%
Estimated total tax burden7.69%8.77%
Unemployment9.9%12.1%
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F37°F
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F77°F
Annual Precipitation51.3 in52.0 in
Annual Snowfall5.7 in11.2 in
Sunny Days230 days211 days
Summer Humidity66°F68°F
Comfortable Days77 days76 days
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk62.357.4
Air Quality50 AQI49 AQI
School Quality36.439.5
Violent Crime530/100k991/100k
Property Crime1275/100k841/100k
Community
Population1,9555,229
Median Age31.927.3
Racial Diversity0.030.17
Male/Female Ratio1.130.92
Political LeaningR+68R+66
White (%)98.6%90.3%
Black (%)0.0%3.9%
Hispanic (%)0.0%3.2%
Asian (%)0.0%1.2%
Other / Multiracial (%)1.4%1.4%
Getting Around
Walkability7.2/205.4/20
Airport Distance123 mi131 mi
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access98.3%77.6%
Amenities Nearby214.8321.04
Park & Nature AccessExcellentGood

Each figure is colored by how it ranks among all US places: green is strong, amber average, red weaker. Neutral factors (population, demographics, target-style climate) show their percentile without a better/worse claim.

Frequently asked questions

Is North Corbin or Williamsburg more affordable?
North Corbin has the lower cost of living: its index is $42k, compared with North Corbin's $42k and Williamsburg's $42k. Median rent is $844 in North Corbin versus $660 in Williamsburg.
Is North Corbin or Williamsburg safer?
North Corbin has the lower violent crime rate. North Corbin reports 530/100k and Williamsburg reports 991/100k (violent crimes per 100,000 residents).
Are homes cheaper in North Corbin or Williamsburg?
The median home value is $99k in North Corbin and $93k in Williamsburg, so homes are more affordable in Williamsburg.
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