Martin County, Kentucky
Among the top 13% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 10% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
- top 6% for cost of living
- top 8% for violent crime
- bottom 15% for commute time
Martin County is a county in Kentucky with about 11,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and F for getting around. Standout strengths include cost of living, violent crime, and property crime. It rates lower on unemployment and commute time.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.6 in3.3 in
muggy 76%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$45k12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 94% of US counties
Home Value$92k7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$695better than 80% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 62% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.71%better than 63% of US counties
Income Tax4.99%better than 49% of US counties
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.42%better than 73% of US counties
Unemployment6.4%better than 22% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.1 in66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall15.1 inbetter than 47% of US counties
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 30% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 42% of US counties
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 60% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk49.9better than 49% of US counties
School Quality49.5better than 38% of US counties
Violent Crime95/100kbetter than 92% of US counties
Property Crime112/100kbetter than 91% of US counties
Community
Population11,29825th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2038th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.3097th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+7998th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.8%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.5%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.8%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 15% of US counties
Walkability5.5/20better than 33% of US counties
Airport Distance145 mibetter than 27% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.9%better than 31% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.43better than 64% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 48% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Martin County an affordable place to live?
- Martin County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 94% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Martin County?
- The median home value in Martin County is $92k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Martin County?
- Median household income in Martin County is $45k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Martin County?
- Median gross rent in Martin County is $695 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Martin County safe?
- Martin County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 95/100k (better than 92%). Property crime is 112/100k.
- What is the weather like in Martin County?
- Martin County averages 76°F in July and 35°F in January, with 48.1 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Martin County?
- Public-school quality in Martin County is below average, scoring better than 38% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Martin County?
- The average one-way commute in Martin County is 30 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)