Science Hill 63 Average
Science Hill Livability #307 ranked city in Kentucky#14,731 ranked city in the USARanks better than 49% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Science Hill

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

  • Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Science Hill transportation information

      Statistic Science Hill Kentucky National
      Average one way commute24min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work81.3%82.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool14.7%9.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.7%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home3.3%3.3%4.6%
      Source: The Science Hill, KY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).