Morehead, KY

Kentucky · Rowan County

Morehead is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 6,924. Residents earn $35,000 per year, which is 53% below the national average.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated September 2026

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,924 Population 715/sq mi density

$35,000 Median Income $22,215 per capita

$176,300 Home Value $189,538 Zillow

$791 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature

106 Violent Crime/100K 1,407 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$35,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$176,300 home value, $791/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

106 violent crimes/100K (72% below avg)

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $35,000

53% lower than US avg

Home Value $176,300

37% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 106/100K

72% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 31.2%

7% lower than US avg

Median Rent $791

32% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 31.0%

3% lower than US avg

Unemployment 6.1%

69% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 18.5%

49% higher than US avg

How Morehead Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,924

Median Age22.0 yrs

Density715/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 92%

Veterans2.5%

Economy

Median Income$35,000

Per Capita$22,215

Unemployment6.1%

Poverty18.5%

County GDP$1,068M

Commute17 min

Housing

B+

Home Value$176,300

Rent$791

Ownership31.3%

Zillow$189,538

Housing Units2,008

Rent Burden35.6%

Crime

Violent106/100K

Property1,407/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%

Uninsured4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

Rain49.1 in/yr

Elevation879 ft (268 m)

Education

Bachelor's+31.2%

High School+91.3%

Graduate+13.4%

School Score5.42

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%

Commute17 min

Broadband92.7%

EV Stations4

Libraries2

Is Morehead a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Morehead receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Morehead has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Morehead is $35,000, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Morehead is $176,300, 37% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $791 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Morehead is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 106 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,407 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.

Education

31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Morehead experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches, including 6.5 inches of snow.

Morehead has a population of 6,924 with a density of 715 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles. The median age is 22.0 years, 43% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (91.6%), with 5% Hispanic, 3.7% Black, 1.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.2% of residents, while 6.3% speak Spanish. 2.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 13.6% of residents have a disability. 95.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

6,924

Total Population

2023 Census

715

People / sq mi

22.0yrs

Median Age

43% below US avg

9.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%

Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Morehead vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.2%

20% above US avg

Spanish 6.3%

53% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Morehead vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Morehead is $35,000, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,215 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $940, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 808 business establishments, including 57 restaurants. The cost of living index is 90.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Morehead vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$35,000
	53% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$22,215
Avg Weekly Wage	$940
IRS Avg AGI	$55,659
Gini Index	0.523 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	6.1%
	69% above US avg
Poverty Rate	18.5%
	49% above US avg
Establishments (County)	808
County GDP	$1,068M

Business (County)

Restaurants	57
Healthcare	99
Retail	106
Manufacturing	24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,405
	31% below US avg
Cost of Living	90.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	16.5 min
Drive Alone	63.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Morehead is $176,300, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $189,538. Monthly rent averages $791 (32% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $794 for a one-bedroom to $984 for a two-bedroom apartment. 31.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,008 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1978. The average annual property tax is $2,405 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 35.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$176,300
	37% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$189,538

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$791
	32% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,158
Rent Burden	35.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$719
1 Bedroom	$794
2 Bedrooms	$984
3 Bedrooms	$1,277
4 Bedrooms	$1,442

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	31.3%
Owner-Occupied	31.3%
Renter-Occupied	68.7%
Housing Units	2,008
Median Year Built	1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,405
	31% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.36%

In Morehead, 31.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 4.3% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,554. The dentist ratio is 1:1,626. 97.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Morehead vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.0%
	3% below US avg

Behaviors & Mental Health


Short Sleep	43.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.7%
Uninsured	4.3%
	50% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,554
Dentists	1:1,626
Mental Health	1:165
Dental Visits	51.7%
Premature Death	13,749/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.3/10
Exercise Access	97.4%
Healthcare Facilities	99

Morehead has a violent crime rate of 106 per 100,000 residents, 72% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,407 per 100,000, 28% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 4 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Morehead receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Morehead vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	105.9/100K
	72% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	1,407.4/100K
	28% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Traffic Accidents	23
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Morehead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 879 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.8°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation	879 ft (268 m)
Area	9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²)
Population Density	715/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1900°N, 83.4491°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Rowan County County
Nearest Airport	Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"

29% above US avg

Snowfall 6.5"

Wettest Month (May) 5.21"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.30"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	47.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.3 / 100
Community Resilience	50.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012	6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky	M4.2	122 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	140 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	148 km
Feb 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio	M3.6	103 km
May 24, 2017	1 km S of McArthur, Ohio	M3.4	143 km
Apr 24, 2009	7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio	M3.4	127 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	28 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	126 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	148 km
Feb 3, 2025	2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio	M3.1	111 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	73 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	124 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	72 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	113 km
May 22, 2024	18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky	M2.7	132 km
Jan 22, 2018	13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M2.7	145 km
Nov 8, 1990	6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky	M2.7	142 km
Jan 12, 2023	4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky	M2.6	121 km
Aug 4, 2023	11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky	M2.6	107 km
May 11, 2015	5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky	M2.6	52 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

205 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 30 fatalities, 820 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968	EF5	80 km	7
Apr 23, 1968	EF4	96 km	6
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	57 km	2
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	35 km	10
May 27, 2004	EF3	95 km	0
May 10, 2003	EF3	53 km	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	97 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	44 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	87 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	71 km	1
Apr 23, 1968	EF3	73 km	0
May 7, 1967	EF3	51 km	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	86 km	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	73 km	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	67 km	1
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	61 km	0
Jul 4, 2016	EF2	72 km	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	69 km	1
Feb 29, 2012	EF2	36 km	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF2	83 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,145 ac, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	66,145	82 km
1987	UNNAMED	38,312	93 km
1987	UNNAMED	21,562	73 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	65 km
2001	UNNAMED	18,013	88 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,759	90 km
1987	UNNAMED	13,124	82 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,817	58 km
1991	UNNAMED	10,183	91 km
1995	UNNAMED	10,148	99 km
2001	UNNAMED	8,287	76 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,123	95 km
1987	UNNAMED	8,047	94 km
1987	UNNAMED	7,281	55 km
1987	MILL CREEK ROAD	7,029	90 km
2001	UNNAMED	6,628	97 km
1987	UNNAMED	6,456	81 km
1987	UNNAMED	6,337	45 km
1987	LOCUST GAP	6,014	89 km
2001	UNNAMED	5,981	55 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in
March	44°F (7°C)	4.7 in
April	55°F (13°C)	4.6 in
May	64°F (18°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	71°F (22°C)	4.7 in
July	75°F (24°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.8 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
October	56°F (14°C)	3.3 in	Driest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.5 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.9 in

Morehead has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.3").

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Morehead is located in Rowan County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. 13.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 63.1% of the vote, a 27.8-point margin. 92.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 99 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 63% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.1%

D 35.3%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Traffic Accidents	23
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	31.2%
	7% below US avg
High School+	91.3%
Graduate Degree+	13.4%
School Test Score	5.42

B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent
Population Density	715/sq mi
Total Area	9.7 sq mi
County	Rowan County County

Services

Broadband Access	92.7%
Avg Download Speed	159.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	17.3 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	4
Alt Fuel Stations	5
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	99
Restaurants	57
Retail Stores	106

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	16.5 min
Drive Alone	63.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	10.0%

Average costs for common services in Morehead. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$226 ($135-$361)
Specialist Visit	$316 ($180-$496)
Urgent Care Visit	$180 ($90-$316)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,984 ($722-$4,510)
Dental Cleaning	$117 ($68-$180)
Dental Filling	$226 ($135-$361)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$41 ($23-$68)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$68 ($45-$108)
Brake Pad Replacement	$271 ($135-$451)
Tire Rotation	$36 ($18-$68)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$541 ($361-$902)
Battery Replacement	$180 ($90-$316)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$90 ($54-$135)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$81 ($45-$126)
HVAC Repair	$361 ($135-$722)
HVAC System Install	$6,314 ($3,608-$10,824)
Roof Repair	$902 ($361-$1,804)
Roof Replacement	$8,118 ($4,961-$13,530)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,353 ($451-$3,157)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,530 ($4,510-$27,060)
DUI Defense	$4,510 ($1,804-$9,020)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,353 ($722-$2,706)
Will Preparation	$451 ($180-$902)
Trust Preparation	$2,255 ($902-$4,510)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14-$41)
Women's Haircut	$50 ($27-$90)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$135 ($68-$226)
Manicure	$23 ($14-$41)
Pedicure	$36 ($23-$59)
Massage (1 Hour)	$72 ($45-$117)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.70 ($2.71-$4.96)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.16 ($2.26-$4.51)
Loaf of Bread	$3.43 ($2.26-$4.96)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.06 ($2.71-$5.86)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.96 ($3.61-$6.77)
Rice (per lb)	$0.90 ($0.54-$1.62)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$126 ($72-$226)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$63 ($27-$135)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$63 ($36-$108)
Internet (Monthly)	$63 ($36-$90)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$59 ($27-$90)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$77 ($45-$135)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$180 ($68-$451)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,804 ($1,082-$3,157)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$63 ($27-$117)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.22-$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$90 ($27-$226)
Driver's License Renewal	$27 ($14-$68)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,082 ($541-$2,255)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$902 ($451-$1,804)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$361 ($180-$631)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$45 ($23-$90)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$902 ($361-$2,255)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,275 ($4,510-$27,060)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$54 ($27-$90)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$90 ($45-$180)
Dog Grooming	$54 ($27-$90)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$36 ($18-$68)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$271 ($135-$451)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$180 ($90-$361)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$465
Toddler	$464
Preschool	$464
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$344
Toddler	$351
Preschool	$351

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Rowan County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	1,389	37	$55,958	1.61
Retail Trade	1,347	114	$32,045	1.29
Transportation & Warehousing	480	26	$45,784	1.08
Finance & Insurance	243	48	$58,225	0.57
Other Services	152	48	$24,224	0.48
Administrative & Waste Services	144	33	$40,416	0.23
Real Estate	94	30	$37,000	0.58
Information & Technology	68	15	$71,631	0.35

Colleges & Universities in Morehead

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Morehead State University	Public · Graduate	9,836	82.1%	$9,838	$14,706

Hospitals in Morehead

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
ST CLAIRE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(606) 783-6500

Schools in Morehead

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Rowan County Senior High School	High	1,017	48	21.2:1
Rowan County Middle School	Middle	716	40	17.9:1
McBrayer Elementary School	Elementary	562	30	18.7:1
Rodburn Elementary School	Elementary	403	28	14.4:1
Clearfield Elementary School	Elementary	303	19	15.9:1
Tilden Hogge Elementary School	Elementary	204	16	12.8:1
Rowan County Preschool Center	-	174	7	24.9:1

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Radio Stations near Morehead

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Big Buck Country 98.1	-	AAC+ 32 kbps
WUKY - NPR Rocks	folk, public	AAC 98 kbps
WUKY-HD2	classical, news	AAC 98 kbps

Campgrounds Near Morehead

7 campgrounds found near Morehead.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
BOAT GUNNEL GROUP CAMPGROUND	5.0/5	1	$175
Cave Run Dam Tailwater	4.8/5	2	$65
TWIN KNOBS CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	202	$35, $150
ZILPO - DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.	4.2/5	163	$31, $105
GRAYSON LAKE DAMSITE SHELTERS	4.1/5	4	$85
KOOMER RIDGE CAMPGROUND	4.1/5	52	$27, $45
Claylick Boat-In Campground	-	2	$20, $25

National Parks Near Morehead

20 national parks and monuments found near Morehead.

Park	Type	Fee
Adams Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park	State Park	Free
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park	State Park	Free
Carter Caves State Resort Park	State Park	Free
Dawkins Line Rail Trail	State Park	Free
East Fork State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Boonesborough State Park	State Park	Free
Grayson Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park	State Park	Free
Jackson Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park	State Park	Free
Kincaid Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Alma State Park	State Park	Free
Lake White Sp	State Park	Free
Natural Bridge State Resort Park	State Park	Free
Paintsville Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Pike Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Rocky Fork State Park	State Park	Free
Shawnee State Park	State Park	Free
Yatesville Lake State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Morehead

84 trails found near Morehead.

Trail	Miles	Hike	Bike	Horse
ROUGH	7.9	-	-	-
WHITE SULPHUR OHV TRAIL	7.8	-	-	-
OSBORNE BEND LOOP	6.8	-	-	-
SWIFT CAMP CREEK	6.7	-	-	-
BUCKSKIN	6.4	-	-	-
CANEY	6.1	-	-	-
LEATHERWOOD LOOP	5.0	-	-	-
WHITE SULPHUR CORRECT	4.1	-	-	-
CAVE RUN	4.0	-	-	-
TWIN KNOBS SHORELINE	3.7	-	-	-
WHITE SULPHUR OHV TRAIL - A	3.4	-	-	-
BUCK CREEK	3.3	-	-	-
KOOMER RIDGE	2.7	-	-	-
CAVE RUN LAKE	2.6	-	-	-
WHITE SULPHUR CONNECTOR	2.4	-	-	-
LAKEVIEW RIDGE	2.4	-	-	-
POWDERMILL BRANCH	2.3	-	-	-
LIMESTONE LOOP A	2.3	-	-	-
DOUBLE ARCH	2.2	-	-	-
AUXIER RIDGE	2.1	-	-	-
COURT HOUSE ROCK	2.0	-	-	-
CROSS OVER	1.8	-	-	-
LIMESTONE LOOP D	1.8	-	-	-
WILDCAT	1.7	-	-	-
BIG LIMESTONE CONNECTOR	1.7	-	-	-
MARTINS BRANCH	1.7	-	-	-
LOST BRANCH TRAIL	1.7	-	-	-
WHITE SULPHUR OHV TRAIL - B	1.4	-	-	-
TATER KNOB	1.4	-	-	-
LIMESTONE LOOP C	1.4	-	-	-
KNOB OVERLOOK	1.4	-	-	-
BUCK	1.3	-	-	-
WHITE SULPHUR OHV TRAIL - C	1.3	-	-	-
SILVERMINE ARCH	1.3	-	-	-
ROCK BRIDGE	1.3	-	-	-
HOG PEN	1.2	-	-	-
CLEAR CREEK LAKE	1.2	-	-	-
WHITE SULPHUR OHV TRAIL - G	1.1	-	-	-
RUSH RIDGE	1.0	-	-	-
LIMESTONE LOOP B	1.0	-	-	-
HIDDEN ARCH	0.9	-	-	-
BUCKSKIN CONNECTOR	0.9	-	-	-
ZILPO MOUNTAIN	0.8	-	-	-
SKY BRIDGE	0.8	-	-	-
AUXIER BRANCH	0.8	-	-	-
D. BOON HUT	0.8	-	-	-
WHITE SULPHUR OHV TRAIL - F	0.8	-	-	-
CARRINGTON BRANCH TRAIL	0.7	-	-	-
WHITE SULPHUR OHV TRAIL - I	0.7	-	-	-
BUCK BRANCH	0.7	-	-	-
BUCKSKIN SEASONAL	0.7	-	-	-
WHITE SULPHUR OHV TRAIL - D	0.6	-	-	-
BOAT GUNNEL SHORELINE	0.5	-	-	-
TOWER ROCK	0.5	-	-	-
WILDLIFE HABITAT	0.5	-	-	-
BISON WAY	0.5	-	-	-
OAK RIDGE	0.4	-	-	-
SHELTOWEE CONNECTOR	0.4	-	-	-
CLIFF	0.3	-	-	-
CARRINGTON ROCK TRAIL	0.3	-	-	-
PEBBLE BEACH TRAIL	0.3	-	-	-
CHIMNEY TOP	0.3	-	-	-
WHITE SULPHUR OHV TRAIL - E	0.3	-	-	-
PRINCESS ARCH	0.3	-	-	-
ANGEL WINDOWS	0.3	-	-	-
GRAY'S ARCH	0.3	-	-	-
MILITARY WALL	0.2	-	-	-
CLEAR CREEK CONNECTOR	0.2	-	-	-
WHITTLETON ARCH	0.2	-	-	-
WHISTLING ARCH	0.2	-	-	-
WHITE SULPHUR OHV TRAIL - J	0.2	-	-	-
WINDY BAY SHORELINE B	0.2	-	-	-
LEATHERWOOD LOOP AA	0.2	-	-	-
WINDY BAY SHORELINE	0.2	-	-	-
108 CONNECTOR TRAIL	0.2	-	-	-
LEFT FLANK WALL	0.1	-	-	-
RODBURN LOOP	0.1	-	-	-
SHALLOW POND TRAIL	0.1	-	-	-
SHELTOWEE SPUR	0.1	-	-	-
WHITE SULPHUR OHV TRAIL - H	0.1	-	-	-
SHALLOW FLATS TRAIL	0.1	-	-	-
SILVERMINE SPUR	0.1	-	-	-
WINDY BAY SHORELINE A	0.0	-	-	-
EAGLE LAKE TRAIL	0.0	-	-	-

Historical Trends - Morehead

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	7,557	$26,944
2015	7,798	$36,026
2017	7,729	$39,091
2019	7,669	$29,838
2021	7,013	$33,409
2023	6,753	$35,000

Museums in Morehead

Name	Type	Phone
CLAYPOOL-YOUNG ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM	6067832221
KENTUCKY FOLK ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM	6067832204
ROWAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Morehead

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
ROWAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	175 BEACON HILL DRIVE	0.0	180,165

Farmers Markets in Morehead

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Rowan County Farmers Market	City Park (corner of US 60 and Bridge Street)

Hotels in Morehead

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western

Days Inn

Hampton

Mountain Lodge

Red Roof Inn

Restaurants in Morehead

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buffalo Wild Wings

Cracker Barrel

Don Señor

Ellfel Pizza + The Leaf

Gatti's Pizza

Pizza Hut

Prefontaine

Reno's Steakhouse

Zen

Cafes in Morehead

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

All Seasons Cafe

Fuzzy Duck and CoffeeTree Books

Starbucks

Cinemas in Morehead

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morehead Cinemas

Dentists in Morehead

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

US #664142644

White, Greer & Maggard Orthodontics (WGM)

Gas Stations in Morehead

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fast Lane

Shell

Speedway

Valero

Banks in Morehead

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kentucky Bank

The Citizens Bank

U.S. Bank

Whitaker Bank

Nursing Homes in Morehead

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
ST CLAIRE MEDICAL CENTER 222 MEDICAL CIRCLE	Non profit - Corporation	10	4	5/5	-	-	3/5	6067836650
LIFE CARE CENTER OF MOREHEAD 933 NORTH TOLLIVER ROAD	For profit - Individual	97	85	2/5	-	2/5	1/5	6067847518

Pharmacies in Morehead

7 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
C&C DRUGS	208 E MAIN ST	606-784-4784
CAVE RUN PHARMACY INC	425 CLINIC DR	606-783-1511
FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC INC	234 MEDICAL CIR	606-784-6696
KROGER	300 KROGER CENTER	606-783-1476
MOREHEAD PHARMACIST GROUP	206 W MAIN ST	606-784-4491
RITE AID - 3555	380 WEST MAIN STREET	606-783-1581
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1139	200 WALMART WAY	606-784-3266

EV Charging Stations in Morehead

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Best Western Eagles Inn - Tesla Destination	110 Toms Dr	Tesla Destination	3		J1772 TESLA	public
KU MOREHEAD STATE	121 E 2nd St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Morehead

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
4950 HIGHWAY 799 (76304)	GTOWER	113
(Morehead) 0.7 MI EAST OF I-64	GTOWER	113
84 Reeves Drive (81299)	LTOWER	109
GODDARD SITE: 1 MI NE OF SR 32	TOWER	89
1158 COUNTY PARK ROAD (84346)	GTOWER	87
2364 Webb Ridge (100255)	GTOWER	68
(CAVE RUN LAKE SITE) 148 Dogwood Lane	LTOWER	60
148 Dogwood Lane (76303)	LTOWER	59
1470 SOUTH TOLLIVER ROAD (76292)	GTOWER	58

Fire Stations in Morehead

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Farmers Volunteer Fire Department	295 Old US 60 W	Volunteer	606-784-8914
Hayes Crossing- Haldeman Fire Department	6400 E US 60 HWY E	Volunteer	606-783-1445
Morehead Fire Department	105 E Main ST	Mostly volunteer	606-783-1138
Route 377 Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.	7405 Cranston RD	Volunteer	606-784-3952

Power Plants Near Morehead

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
MOREHEAD GENERATING FACILITY	LANDFILL GAS	221117	-83.5	OP

Bridges in Morehead

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2006	303	21,815	G
Culvert	Concrete	1991	21	15,005	F
Culvert	Concrete	1993	22	13,849	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2008	251	10,421	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1973	84	9,897	F
Culvert	Concrete	1949	23	7,387	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	156	6,434	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	156	6,434	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2002	69	5,649	G
Culvert	Concrete	1988	37	5,141	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1951	132	4,857	F
Culvert	Concrete	1949	27	4,540	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1932	215	4,277	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1932	78	4,277	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1988	149	4,206	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	30	3,860	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2016	108	3,772	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2015	88	3,772	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2008	60	3,588	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2009	98	3,588	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1999	28	3,583	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1939	86	3,524	F
Culvert	Concrete	2002	22	3,200	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2014	49	3,200	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1939	66	2,929	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1939	99	2,929	F
Culvert	Concrete	1939	39	2,929	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	1999	65	2,866	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1988	50	2,717	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2001	58	2,717	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2015	47	2,717	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1993	53	2,397	F
Culvert	Concrete	1934	35	2,335	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1934	33	1,376	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1934	33	1,376	F
Culvert	Concrete	1934	32	1,376	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1992	28	1,062	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1976	282	988	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1984	180	949	G
Culvert	Concrete	1957	33	902	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1955	114	822	F
Culvert	Concrete	1957	25	822	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1970	46	738	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1967	29	720	F
Culvert	Concrete	1950	26	719	G
Culvert	Concrete	1950	23	719	G
Culvert	Concrete	1950	23	719	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1948	99	707	F
Culvert	Concrete	1951	27	707	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1968	61	652	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1970	45	593	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1968	286	535	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2001	77	535	G
Culvert	Concrete	1949	24	532	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1991	32	532	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1991	30	532	F
Culvert	Steel	1975	45	532	P
Culvert	Concrete	1949	23	466	F
Culvert	Concrete	1949	29	466	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2020	71	462	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2006	52	391	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1955	33	384	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1955	34	384	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1994	26	370	F
Culvert	Concrete	2006	22	347	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1940	39	346	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1986	24	338	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1987	23	338	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1982	24	336	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1994	42	288	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1960	48	278	F
Culvert	Concrete	2010	23	250	G
Slab	Concrete	1960	22	250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1984	59	221	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1983	24	217	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1983	55	205	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2015	84	196	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1991	26	179	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1991	27	179	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1970	49	176	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2011	63	173	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1950	38	165	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2005	99	155	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1960	26	127	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1993	26	123	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1994	42	122	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2002	40	114	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1991	40	113	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2000	26	110	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2000	25	110	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2000	26	110	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1998	31	110	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1990	23	107	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1983	32	104	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1954	38	100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1993	55	94	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2023	98	78	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1987	28	75	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1992	50	74	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1993	40	70	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1995	46	67	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1981	66	67	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1990	27	58	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2009	40	58	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2003	31	58	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1991	55	51	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1988	155	50	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1987	60	49	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2007	25	43	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1991	36	41	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	2013	31	40	P
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	2013	25	40	P
Truss (Thru)	Steel	2003	86	40	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2022	51	40	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1992	46	34	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1990	80	32	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1998	25	30	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1995	26	27	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1995	73	27	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2007	53	24	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2016	40	20	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2006	60	10	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1990	23	10	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2006	30		F

Correctional Facilities in Morehead

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
ROWAN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER	1075 S. TOLLIVER RD	COUNTY	107	78	OPEN
MOREHEAD YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER	495 FOREST HILLS DR	STATE	6	40	OPEN

Airports Near Morehead

27 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Julian Carroll Airport	-	Medium Airport
Alexander Salamon Airport	-	Small Airport
Ashland Regional Airport	-	Small Airport
Brown County Airport	-	Small Airport
Clarks Field	-	Small Airport
Fleming Mason Airport	-	Small Airport
Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport	PMH	Small Airport
Hidden Quarry Airport	-	Small Airport
Hisle Field	-	Small Airport
Jbr Airport	-	Small Airport
Jordan Hill Farm Airport	-	Small Airport
Lewis Airport	-	Small Airport
Mc Kinney Field	-	Small Airport
Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport	-	Small Airport
Mount Sterling Montgomery County Airport	-	Small Airport
Mountain View Airfield	-	Small Airport
One Oak Airport	-	Small Airport
Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs Field	-	Small Airport
Pumpkin Field	-	Small Airport
Rogers International Airport	-	Small Airport
Russ Airport	-	Small Airport
Sargents Field	-	Small Airport
Stanton Airport	-	Small Airport
Utter Field	-	Small Airport
Weavers Run Airport	-	Small Airport
West Liberty Airport	-	Small Airport
Womstead Field	-	Small Airport

Police Stations in Morehead

2 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Kentucky State Police - Post 8
Morehead Police Department

Grocery Stores in Morehead

34 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
A1 Market	Convenience Store	5070 Flemingsburg Rd
Allen's IGA	Supermarket	224 Morehead Plz
Blevins Family Produce Llc	Farmers and Markets	5525 Big Perry Rd
Brooklyn Belle Market	Convenience Store	9335 Cranston Rd
Certified Oil 4460	Convenience Store	1101 E Main St
DAY'S RESALE BAKERY	Convenience Store	538 W Main St
DOLLAR GENERAL 0139	Other	208 Morehead Plz
DOLLAR GENERAL 1022	Other	1320 Flemingsburg Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 14481	Other	2800 US Highway 60 E
Dollar General 15148	Other	6420 Christy Crk
Dollar General 16062	Other	50 Sharkey Rd
Dollar General 22730	Other	501 KY Hwy 519
Dollar General 23416	Other	8030 US Highway 60 E
Dollar General 25695	Other	7001 Cranston Rd
Dollar Tree 7684	Other	350 Viking Dr
Downtown Bp Llc	Convenience Store	335 W Main St
Eagle Quick Mart	Convenience Store	1690 Flemingsburg Rd
Family Dollar 2707	Other	629 E Main St
Gem Mart Bp	Convenience Store	1975 US Highway 60 E
HOUCHENS SAVE A LOT 241	Supermarket	RT 519 & LEE CLAY AVE
Huck's 404	Convenience Store	600 Topside Trail
KROGER #L-00734 L734	Super Store	300 Treadmore Center
Liberty Mart	Convenience Store	615 KY Highway 519
Liberty Mart	Convenience Store	6285 Flemingsburg Rd
Morehead Shell	Convenience Store	135 KY Highway 519
Morehead Valero 1	Convenience Store	410 Flemingsburg Rd
Pretty Valley Quick Stop Llc	Convenience Store	900 McBrayer Rd
Riverbend Farm Llc	Farmers and Markets	101 Rowan St
SPEEDWAY 9557	Convenience Store	353 E Main St
Speedway 9558	Convenience Store	2500 Flemingsburg Rd
Walgreens 18010	Other	380 W Main St
Walmart SUPERCENTER 1139	Super Store	200 Walmart Way
WATSON'S GROCERY	Convenience Store	15425 Morehead Rd
Zip Zone Express 19	Convenience Store	1611 Flemingsburg Rd

Treatment Centers in Morehead

7 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Edgewater Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	606-462-3001
New Journey	Substance Abuse	606-462-3142
Pathways Inc - Menifee County Outpatient	Both	606-329-8588 x4074
Pathways Inc - Rowan County Outpatient	Both	606-329-8588 x4074
Revived Essence Recovery - Mountain Comprehensive Care (3.1)	Substance Abuse	606-548-5552
Revived Essence Recovery - Mountain Comprehensive Care (3.5)	Substance Abuse	606-548-5552
Saint Claire Medical Center - Behavioral Health Services	Both	606-783-6500 x6661

DOL Wage Violations in Morehead

9 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $20,285 in back wages owed to 113 employees.

Violations

$20,285

Back Wages Owed

113

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Jimmy John's	-	Inspire Brands	40351	-	1	$6,612	$200	33
Reno's Roadhouse	-	-	40351	-	1	$3,267	$84	39
Recreation Resource Management	-	-	40351	-	1	$2,690	$1,345	2
Lee's Famous Recipe	-	-	40351	-	1	$2,445	$815	3
Quality Inn	-	Choice Hotels	40351	-	1	$2,030	$127	16
Subway	-	Subway	40351	-	2	$1,747	$250	7
Gem Mart BP	-	-	40351	-	1	$693	$346	2
Days Inn	-	Wyndham Hotels	40351	-	1	$479	$53	9
Eagle Travel Plaza	-	-	40351	-	1	$324	$162	2

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morehead

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BETTER LIFE CHURCH INC	111 BLC RD
BLUEBANK FIRST CHURCH OF GOD	3200 BLUEBANK RD
CHARITY FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH INC	6480 FLEMINGSBURG RD
CHRISTS KINGDOM COME MINISTRIES	170 GREEN VALLEY RD
CRANSTON FIRST CHURCH OF GOD	STATE HWY 377
FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 239
FAITH THAT WORKS FOUNDATION INC	129 W MAIN ST
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	123 E MAIN ST
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	227 E MAIN ST
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF MOREHEAD INC	227 E MAIN ST
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD	576 SUNSET LN
HOLLY FORK FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 226
JARED DEATLEY FAMILY MINISTRIES CORP	4880 FLEMINGSBURG RD
JOHNSON FIRST CHURCH OF GOD	590 CRANSTON RD
KINCHEON ROAD CHURCH OF GOD	PO BOX 1876
LITTLE MARY BAPTIST CHURCH INC	4910 FLEMINGSBURG RD
MOREHEAD COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF GOD	PO BOX 1405
NEW HORIZONS FELLOWSHIP CHURCH	24 SESAME ST
PINE HILLS CHURCH OF GOS INC	RT 5 BOX 574 B PINE HILLS SUBDIV
SILOAM FIRST CHURCH OF GOD	100 SILOAM RD
SOUTH SIDE CHURCH OF GOD	3117 7TH AVE S
TONY LUNDY MINISTRIES INC	580 RICE RD
TRINITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP	537 W MAIN ST

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UFO Sightings Near Morehead

13 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Morehead.

Name	Year	Description
Morehead, KY	2012	Bright pulsating light in the sky with strange flight patterns. Faded out completely when plane flew close to it.
Morehead, KY	2008	Student sees UFO fly by 11th floor window in dorm.
Morehead, KY	2008	Three bright glowing orbs fly by dormatory building on Morehead State University&#44 each is around 1 to 2 feet in width.
Morehead, KY	2008	Eleventh Floor of Cartmell Hall at MSU Bright Red Orb 2 feet in width speeds by. ((NUFORC Note: Student report. Possible hoax. PD))
Morehead, KY	2008	Strange flashing lights in the sky in South East Kentucky. ((NUFORC Note: Possibly Sirius?? PD))
Morehead, KY	2007	Metallic Disk Flying Over Morehead
Morehead, KY	2007	We saw an intense light in the night sky on 06-06-2007 shaped like a cross… ((NUFORC Note: Sighting of Venus or Jupiter?? PD))
Morehead, KY	2005	Strange light seen west of Morehead&#44 Kentucky on December 23&#44 2005.
Morehead, KY	2005	Metallic&#44 circular object seen in daytime sky
Morehead, KY	2004	It seems to glow; it is globular in shape
Moorehead, KY	1999	A single object that looked like a star at first glance&#44 however object moved and had variable light (Bright to unseen pulsating)
Morehead, KY	1975	This changed the way I look at things forever and no one can tell me that I didn&#39t see what I saw. NO ONE
Morehead, KY	1968	Silent and fast&#44 the 6 lights in the mountian skies were not normal to any of the 13 witnesses that night in Morehead&#44 KY.

Historic Markers Near Morehead

8 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Morehead.

Name	Description
Allie Young Law Office	Marker is at the intersection of Court Street, on the left when traveling west on Court Street.
The Bluejackets	Marker is on University Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
National Register Historic District / Morehead State University	Marker can be reached from University Boulevard.
Rowan County "War," 1884-1887	Memorial is on East 1st Street.
Stockton Grave	Marker is at the intersection of Muses Mill Road (Route 1103) and Morehead Road (Kentucky Route 32), on the right when traveling east on Muses Mill Road.
Moonlight Schools	Marker is on East 1st Street.
Courthouse Burned	Memorial is on East Main Street.
County Named, 1856	Marker is on East Main Street. <font color=red> Reported permanently removed.</font>

Haunted Places Near Morehead

7 reported haunted locations found near Morehead.

Name	Description
Clack Mountain	In recent decades there has been occult activity. Satanic symbols have been sandblasted from the mountain sides but soon reappear. People report getting a "bad feeling" as they come into the vicinity of the long abandoned sacrificial rock.
Fleming Avenue	Cabin - Footsteps heard, apparitions seen & items seems to move on their own right in front of the residents eyes.
Morehead State University	Butler Hall - has had strange noises in the middle of the night and footsteps in empty rooms. And TV's and computers turn on by them selves. It is said to be haunted by three resident that have lived then died in the building previous years
Morehead State University	Buttin Auditorium - in the 1980's a janitor was cleaning a large clock hanging off the balcony and apparently he fell off the balcony and a chair broke his back and sometimes if you're sitting in the area he fell on you get a crushing sensation and a very odd smell.
Morehead State University	Nunn Hall - A ghost of a former student named Penelope, is said to haunt Nunn Hall. Penelope is said to be seen late at night and in the early morning hours. She plays with lights and televisions, turning them on and off. The story of Penelope is that she was dating someone her parents did not approve of and she became pregnant by him. Unable to tell her parents about the pregnancy, she jumped from the ninth floor, falling to a tragic death.
Morehead State University	Waterfield Hall - On the Third floor in room 358 you can hear screams, TV goes and off and the door to the room and stairs open by themselves.
Mr. Gatti's	A man named Carl is rumored to haunt this business. Years ago, this Mr. Gatti's was a saloon and Carl was shot in the head by an jealous man in the old apartment (now abandoned) above the store. Employees have reported seeing strange figures moving around the store, mostly during closing hours. Also voices and noises have been heard in the office area. The strangest of all, is employees finding evidence that a game back in the game room has just recently been played when there has not been a ...

Bigfoot Sightings Near Morehead

2 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Morehead.

Name	Year	Description
Report 38122: Nighttime sighting outside a residence north of Hayes Cemetery near Grayson	2012
Report 33097: Memory of a possible daylight sighting when returning to retrieve a watch near Marysville	1982

Mines Near Morehead

1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Morehead.

Name	Description
No 1 Surface	Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Morehead

What is the population of Morehead?

Morehead has a population of 6,924 residents and is located in Kentucky. The population density is 715 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 22.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Morehead expensive to live in?

Morehead is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $35,000, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $176,300 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $791 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Morehead safe?

Morehead is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 106 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,407 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Morehead receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Morehead?

Morehead has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.1 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Morehead?

The unemployment rate in Morehead is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $940. There are 808 business establishments in the area, including 57 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 10.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Morehead?

The median home value in Morehead is $176,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $189,538. For renters, the median monthly rent is $791. Fair market rent is $794 for a 1-bedroom and $984 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 31.3%. The average annual property tax is $2,405.

How are the schools in Morehead?

Schools in Morehead score 5.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 31.2% of adults in Morehead hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. 13.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Morehead?

The obesity rate in Morehead is 31.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 4.3% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 97.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,554.

What is transportation like in Morehead?

The average commute in Morehead is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 63% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Morehead?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Morehead is 91.6% White, 3.7% Black or African American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian. 94.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.3% speak Spanish. 2.5% of the population are military veterans. 13.6% of residents have a disability. 95.7% have health insurance coverage.

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