Central City, Kentucky

Population 5,955

Central City is located in Muhlenberg County, KY. The population is 5,955, making Central City the largest city in Muhlenberg County.

There are 2 public schools in Central City with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Central City is low , and there are 72 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Central City is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Central City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Central City include South Carrollton, Powderly and Greenville.

Central City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 22.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9%

Crime Rate

32.56% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 105
  • Violent Crimes: 157
  • Robbery: 17
  • Burglary: 122
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

88.80% Higher than national avg.
  • 72 offenders in Central City
  • 120.91 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

52 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 45

Unemployment

High 6.2%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Central City, KY and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Central City's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Central City, KY issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Central City, KY issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $540
  • 1 Bedroom: $570
  • 2 Bedrooms: $740
  • 3 Bedrooms: $970
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,010

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Environmental Hazards

52 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.63°
  • February 40.2°
  • March 50.35°
  • April 59.5°
  • May 68.83°
  • June 77.07°
  • July 79.83°
  • August 78.26°
  • September 71.7°
  • October 59.13°
  • November 48.3°
  • December 38.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Central City, KY

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Central City, KY: $37,393

Unemployment

Unemployment in Central City is 6.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 55.37%
White Collar - 44.63%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Ed Whitfield

Neighborhood Info

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10 FCC Towers view all

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1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Central City, KY
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