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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.
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,924
Population
715/sq mi density
$35,000
Median Income
$22,215 per capita
$176,300
Home Value
$182,193 Zillow
$791
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
90
Violent Crime/100K
2,146 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$176,300 home value, $791/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K (76% below avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
8
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Haunted Places
7
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Bigfoot Sightings
2
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places Near Morehead, KY
7 reported haunted locations found near Morehead, KY.
| 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 ... |