Mason County, Kentucky
Among the top 3% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
- top 3% for cost of living
- top 4% for amenities nearby
Mason County is a county in Kentucky with about 17,000 residents. It grades A+ for affordability and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, amenities nearby, and sales tax. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitemasoncountykentucky.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in3.3 in
muggy 80%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$48k18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 97% of US counties
Home Value$157k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$697better than 80% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.64%better than 71% of US counties
Income Tax4.26%better than 73% of US counties
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.30%better than 74% of US counties
Unemployment4.7%better than 50% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.7 in68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.3 inbetter than 52% of US counties
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 43% of US counties
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 63% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk39.2better than 59% of US counties
School Quality57.0better than 55% of US counties
Violent Crime1151/100kbetter than 28% of US counties
Property Crime1622/100kbetter than 22% of US counties
Community
Population17,06837th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.157th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2241st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9622nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.0%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.8%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.2%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 42% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 38% of US counties
Airport Distance55 mibetter than 77% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.2%better than 43% of US counties
Amenities Nearby22.26better than 96% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 30% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mason County an affordable place to live?
- Mason County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 97% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Mason County?
- The median home value in Mason County is $157k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Mason County?
- Median household income in Mason County is $48k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Mason County?
- Median gross rent in Mason County is $697 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Mason County safe?
- Mason County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1151/100k (better than 28%). Property crime is 1622/100k.
- What is the weather like in Mason County?
- Mason County averages 75°F in July and 31°F in January, with 48.7 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Mason County?
- Public-school quality in Mason County is about average, scoring better than 55% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Mason County?
- The average one-way commute in Mason County is 25 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)