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Oldham County
  • County in Kentucky
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Oldham County

#1 in Best Counties to Live in Kentucky
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Housing
      A+
    3. Nightlife
      C+
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      A+
    7. Weather
      C+
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      C minus
    Oldham County is located in Kentucky with a population of 67,586. Oldham County is one of the best places to live in Kentucky. In Oldham County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Oldham County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Oldham County are highly rated.
    Population
    67,586
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $314,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,032
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      13%
    • Own
      87%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      22.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      11.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      56.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      260.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,324.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      90.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $109,815
    National
    $69,021
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