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Sonora, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Larue County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
597 Population 362/sq mi density
$50,417 Median Income $20,279 per capita
$178,400 Home Value $219,556 Zillow
$717 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
62 Violent Crime/100K 342 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,417 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$178,400 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Sonora (22)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped his character and prepared him to lead the nation through Civil War. Visit our country's f...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore an...
Weather: There are four distinct seasons in Central Kentucky. However, temperature and weather conditions can vary widely within those seasons. Spring and Fall are generally pleasant with frequent rain showers...
Alvin C York
State Park
336 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
State Park
1,124 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Charlestown State Park
State Park
3,680 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cordell Hull
State Park
53 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
State Park
3,375 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
State Park
544 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Falls Of The Ohio State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Falls of The Ohio State Park
State Park
38 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fourteen Mile Creek Nature Preserve Addition
State Park
743 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
George Rogers Clark State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Green River Lake State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
State Park
3,729 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lincoln Homestead State Park
State Park
208 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mammoth Cave National Park
National Park
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, earning it the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Region.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), Group Camping, RV Camping, Caving,...
Weather: Kentucky has a moderate climate with warm, yet moist conditions. Summers average in the high 80s; winters average in the low 40s. Southern Kentucky, where Mammoth Cave is located, receives the highest...
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
State Park
290 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Nolin Lake State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
O'bannon Woods State Park
State Park
1,753 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site
State Park
72 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
State Park
1,183 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rough River Dam State Resort Park
State Park
327 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Taylorsville Lake State Park
State Park
2,025 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0