Which City Is Better Lexington Or Louisville?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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For one,

Lexington scores much higher in quality of life

, which was calculated by taking into account crime rates, health care options, quality of education, commute times and overall well-being. Louisville scored a 6.0 here, while Lexington touts a 6.9. Lexington also came out ahead in desirability.

Which city is bigger Louisville or Lexington?

Although there are only 78 miles between one city and the other, they still have their differences.

Lexington’s population is nearly 300,000

while Louisville’s is nearly 700,000.

Is it cheaper to live in Louisville or Lexington?


Lexington-Fayette is 0.8% more expensive than Louisville

. Lexington-Fayette housing costs are 15.4% more expensive than Louisville housing costs. Health related expenses are 4.4% more in Lexington-Fayette.

Is Louisville or Lexington safer?

Earlier this summer, we reported that auto accidents in Louisville are on the rise. While that’s true,

Lexington still has the higher crash rate

, at least when the data is limited to major roads. … When adjusted for vehicle-miles and/or population size, though, Lexington ties or pulls ahead.

What is the nicest city in Kentucky?

  • Fort Thomas.
  • Edgewood.
  • Villa Hills.
  • Fort Mitchell.
  • Wilmore.
  • Fort Wright.
  • Cold Spring.
  • Bellevue.

What is the largest in Kentucky?

Name
Louisville
2010 Census 596,482 Change 3.26% Density (mi2) 2,338 Area (mi2) 263.43

What is the 3rd largest city in Kentucky?

Rank City Population 1 Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) 617,790 2 Lexington-Fayette 320,601 3

Bowling Green

67,600
4 Owensboro 59,536

Where should I not live in Lexington KY?

  • Duncan Park. Population 7,158. …
  • Central Downtown. Population 6,859. …
  • Castlewood Park. Population 3,637. …
  • Lexington Cemetery. Population 1,308. …
  • Lexington Manor. Population 751. …
  • Eastland Park-Dixie Plantation. Population 3,468. …
  • Marriott’s Griffin Gate Golf Culb. …
  • Hollow Creek.

What is the safest place to live in Kentucky?

City Population Rank
Fort Mitchell

8,260 1
Fort Thomas 16,274 2 Independence 28,052 3 La Grange 8,995 4

What is the safest state to live in?

  1. New Jersey. Total score: 63.01. …
  2. Massachusetts. Total score: 62.60. …
  3. New York. Total score: 61.63. …
  4. Idaho. Total score: 61.16. …
  5. Minnesota. Total score: 60.97. …
  6. Wisconsin. Total score: 60.94. …
  7. Utah. Total score: 59.84. …
  8. New Hampshire. Total score: 59.59.

Where in Kentucky should you not live?

  • Radcliff, Kentucky. Radcliff is a small town that has made the most dangerous cities list in the state, according to Only In Your State. …
  • Frankfort, Kentucky. …
  • Shively, Kentucky. …
  • Bowling Green, Kentucky. …
  • Oak Grove, Kentucky. …
  • Pikeville, Kentucky. …
  • Murray, Kentucky. …
  • Covington, Kentucky.

What part of Kentucky has the best weather?

As you might hope for a place located in what sounds like a fairytale, the Western Coalfields,

Madisonville

came in with the best weather score in our study, with an average summer temperature of 77 degrees and an air quality score of 20 (100 is the worst).

What city in Kentucky has the lowest crime rate?


Providence

, Kentucky’s safest city, saw 0 violent crimes in the last year. All twenty of Kentucky’s safest cities had a murder rate of 0. The Bluegrass State saw under 10,000 violent crimes in the last year, less than 1% of the nation’s violent crime.

What is the wealthiest county in Kentucky?

Rank County Per capita income 1

Oldham

$32,702
2 Boone $28,520 3 Woodford $28,501 4 Fayette $28,345

How white is Kentucky?

Kentucky Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kentucky was:

White: 86.95%

Black or African American: 8.07% Two or more races: 2.25%

Is Kentucky a good place to live?

Is Kentucky a Good Place to Live?

Kentucky is an excellent place to

live if you’re looking for affordable home prices, a low cost of living, delicious bourbon, top-tier national and state parks, southern friendliness, and did we mention good bourbon!

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.