Warren County, Kentucky
Among the top 9% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 3% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
- top 12% for broadband access
- top 16% for sales tax
- bottom 7% for property crime
Warren County is a county in Kentucky with about 135,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include broadband access, sales tax, and commute time. It rates lower on sunny days and property crime.
Official websitewarrencountyky.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.1 in3.8 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 30% of US counties
Home Value$227k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$942better than 29% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 39% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.65%better than 70% of US counties
Income Tax6.31%better than 19% of US counties
State 4.50% + Local 1.81%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.64%better than 30% of US counties
Unemployment4.7%better than 50% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation53.5 in82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.2 inbetter than 57% of US counties
Sunny Days183 daysbetter than 7% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 31% of US counties
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk88.5better than 11% of US counties
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 41% of US counties
School Quality46.6better than 32% of US counties
Violent Crime1066/100kbetter than 32% of US counties
Property Crime2550/100kbetter than 7% of US counties
Community
Population135,30785th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9830th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1728th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)76.6%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)8.6%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.7%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.9%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.2%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 77% of US counties
Walkability6.7/20better than 68% of US counties
Airport Distance61 mibetter than 73% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.1%better than 88% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.95better than 76% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 35% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Warren County an affordable place to live?
- Warren County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 30% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Warren County?
- The median home value in Warren County is $227k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Warren County?
- Median household income in Warren County is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Warren County?
- Median gross rent in Warren County is $942 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Warren County safe?
- Warren County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1066/100k (better than 32%). Property crime is 2550/100k.
- What is the weather like in Warren County?
- Warren County averages 79°F in July and 37°F in January, with 53.5 in of annual precipitation and about 183 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Warren County?
- Public-school quality in Warren County is below average, scoring better than 32% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Warren County?
- The average one-way commute in Warren County is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)