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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Jacobs? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Watterson Lake Park
      Shively Park
      Wyandotte Park
      William Harrison Park
      Cliff Park
      Bellevue Park
      Beechmont Tot Lot
      South Central Park

      Entertainment

      Deja Vu Showgirls
      Iroquois High School Ampitheater
      Kentucky Derby Museum
      Great Hall
      mosque
      Jim Patterson Stadium
      L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
      Dr Mark and Cindy Lynn Soccer Stadium

      Food & Drink

      White Castle
      Subway
      Papa John's
      Captain D's
      Burger King
      Hardee's
      Rally's
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Jacobs? Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in Jacobs.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Jacobs? The cost of living in Jacobs is 87/100 - which is 4% lower than Kentucky.
      Jacobs
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Louisville
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Jacobs? Jacobs crime rates are 12,909, which are 627% higher than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      12,909 per 100k people

      466% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      466% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      124%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Jacobs? The median income in Jacobs is $37,726 which is 16% lower than Kentucky.
      Median household income
      $37,72632% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,11646% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      50% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Jacobs a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest
      Central State Hospital
      Norton Children’s Medical Center
      Norton Brownsboro Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Associates in Dermatology, PLLC
      Dr. Susan Raghaven Pediatric Endocrinology
      Salzman Institute of Cosmetic Surgery
      Norton Community Medical Associates - Tyler Retail Village
      Norton Urgent Care
      Dr. Shorten DMD
      Kentucky Oral Surgery
      American Family Orthodontics

      A+ Housing

      What are Jacobs home prices? Jacobs home prices are $88,283 - which is 30% lower than Kentucky
      Median home value
      $88,28352% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $77418% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      25%

      60% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Jacobs have good schools? The Jacobs graduation rate is 72% - which is 8% lower than Kentucky
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      13% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      54% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Jacobs a good place to live? Jacobs has an overall rating of 27% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      27%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      27%

      2 total surveys

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