Hickman County, Kentucky
Among the top 8% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
- top 13% for violent crime
- top 15% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 12% for amenities nearby
Hickman County is a county in Kentucky with about 4,491 residents. It grades A for affordability and C for weather. Standout strengths include violent crime, estimated total tax burden, and sales tax. It rates lower on walkability and amenities nearby.
Official websitehickmancounty.ky.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.4 in4.0 in
muggy 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 76% of US counties
Home Value$113k20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$755better than 66% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 60% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.84%better than 50% of US counties
Income Tax2.87%better than 79% of US counties
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.24%better than 85% of US counties
Unemployment4.1%better than 63% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation54.1 in84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.8 inbetter than 64% of US counties
Sunny Days244 daysbetter than 59% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 25% of US counties
Comfortable Days70 daysbetter than 27% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk35.8better than 63% of US counties
School Quality49.6better than 39% of US counties
Violent Crime231/100kbetter than 87% of US counties
Property Crime301/100kbetter than 83% of US counties
Community
Population4,4919th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age46.685th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2445th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.928th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5876th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.1%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.4%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.2%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 82% of US counties
Walkability4.7/20better than 13% of US counties
Airport Distance123 mibetter than 36% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.1%better than 84% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 63% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hickman County an affordable place to live?
- Hickman County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 76% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hickman County?
- The median home value in Hickman County is $113k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hickman County?
- Median household income in Hickman County is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hickman County?
- Median gross rent in Hickman County is $755 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hickman County safe?
- Hickman County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 231/100k (better than 87%). Property crime is 301/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hickman County?
- Hickman County averages 80°F in July and 36°F in January, with 54.1 in of annual precipitation and about 244 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hickman County?
- Public-school quality in Hickman County is below average, scoring better than 39% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hickman County?
- The average one-way commute in Hickman County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)