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Living in Pulaski County, Kentucky

$1,149/mo
Median Rent
$161K
Median Home Price
47°F
Winter High
82°F
Summer High
2.4%
Unemployment
42
Median Age

Pulaski County is a county in Kentucky with a population of around 63,782. The main communities are Somerset, Ferguson, Science Hill.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,149/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $161K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 47°F) and warm summers (highs around 82°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Pulaski County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a predominantly working-class population (16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.

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Top Cities and towns in Pulaski County

Burnside

Population: 611

Home price:$74,659

Science Hill

Population: 693

Home price:$142,983

Somerset

Population: 11,196

Home price:$165,411

Ferguson

Population: 924

Home price:$111,875

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Rent Price trend in Pulaski County

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Demographics & Amenities in Pulaski County

2 Hours to major Airport

Yes

Median age

42 Years

Average Family Size

3.04

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Hazards in Pulaski County

Earthquakes

Relatively Low

Wildfires

Relatively Low

Hurricanes

Very Low

Drought

Relatively Low

Tornados

Relatively Moderate

Earthquakes

Relatively Low

Wildfires

Relatively Low

Hurricanes

Very Low

Drought

Relatively Low

Tornados

Relatively Moderate
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Terrain & Weather in Pulaski County

Average Summer temperature

90°F

Coast

Not near the coast

Sun

Some sun

Precipitation

56.27 inches

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Economy in Pulaski County

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Employment rate

55.1%

Total Employer Establishments

90,922

Poverty (%)

16.5%

Unemployment rate (%)

2.4%

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Laws and Rights in Pulaski County

Cannabis

Legal for medical use

Abortion

Illegal

Gun Carry

No permits required

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Health inPulaski County

Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities

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Crime Statistics in Pulaski County

Robbery

2.34/ per 1000

Aggravated Assault

7.11/ per 1000

Burglary

12.16/ per 1000

Arson

0.24/ per 1000

Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny

Auto Theft

NA/ per 1000

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Total Violent Crimes

10.1/ per 1000

Rape

NA/ per 1000

Larcency

NA/ per 1000

Cities in Pulaski County