Leitchfield, Kentucky

Population 6,721

Leitchfield is located in Grayson County, KY. The population is 6,721, making Leitchfield the largest city in Grayson County.

There are 6 public schools in Leitchfield with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Leitchfield is low , and there are 49 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Leitchfield is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Leitchfield property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Leitchfield include Clarkson, McDaniels and Caneyville.

Leitchfield Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 21.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.2%

Crime Rate

9.88% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 234
  • Violent Crimes: 190
  • Robbery: 15
  • Burglary: 409
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

81.43% Higher than national avg.
  • 49 offenders in Leitchfield
  • 72.91 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

82 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 78

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Leitchfield, KY and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Leitchfield's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
3 Private Schools

Leitchfield Christian Academy

New Life Christian Academy

St Paul Catholic Elementary

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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14 Former Drug Labs view all

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $600
  • 1 Bedroom: $600
  • 2 Bedrooms: $760
  • 3 Bedrooms: $960
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,280

Zip Codes

42726 42754 42755

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Environmental Hazards

82 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Leitchfield, KY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Leitchfield, KY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Leitchfield, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 36.23°
  • February 38.45°
  • March 49.63°
  • April 60.2°
  • May 67.55°
  • June 74.74°
  • July 79.83°
  • August 77.17°
  • September 68.8°
  • October 58.13°
  • November 48.9°
  • December 38.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Leitchfield, KY

Earthquakes
Leitchfield, KY has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Leitchfield, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Leitchfield, KY has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Leitchfield, KY has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Leitchfield, KY: $28,580

Unemployment

Unemployment in Leitchfield is 4.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.39%
White Collar - 43.61%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • S. Brett Guthrie

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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14 Cemeteries view all

8 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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