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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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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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Historic Markers Near Morehead, KY
8 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Morehead, KY.
| 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> |