Berea, Kentucky

Population 13,651

Berea is located in Madison County, KY. The population is 13,651, making Berea the 2nd largest city in Madison County.

There are 10 public schools in Berea with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Berea is low , and there are 47 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Berea is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Berea property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Berea include Richmond, Sandgap and Waco.

Berea Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 15%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.7%

Crime Rate

43.76% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 193
  • Violent Crimes: 118
  • Robbery: 6
  • Burglary: 224
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 877

Registered Offenders

60.67% Higher than national avg.
  • 47 offenders in Berea
  • 34.43 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

79 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 71

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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10 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in Berea, KY and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Berea's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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54 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Berea, KY issued 54 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 54 permits, 20 were issued for single family homes and 34 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Berea, KY issued 47 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 47 permits, 25 were issued for single family homes and 22 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $558
  • 1 Bedroom: $575
  • 2 Bedrooms: $732
  • 3 Bedrooms: $989
  • 4 Bedrooms: $993

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Environmental Hazards

79 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 31.77°
  • February 35.98°
  • March 46.85°
  • April 56.65°
  • May 65.63°
  • June 74.63°
  • July 76.61°
  • August 75.97°
  • September 69.22°
  • October 56.85°
  • November 45.98°
  • December 36.1°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Berea, KY

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Berea, KY: $40,141

Unemployment

Unemployment in Berea is 3.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.00%
White Collar - 56.00%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Andy Barr

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

13 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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