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Danville, KY

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 39
Population17,235
Foreign Born2.2%
Population Density952people per mi²
Median Age36.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

68/100

32% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Danville, Kentucky

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $12k$23k
Comfortable $39k$58k
Luxury $91k+$141k+
Elite (Top 5%) $107k+$166k+
Affordability Ratio

92%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean96%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
28
Positive
15
Poor
0
Negative
2

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

9 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.4mi

Airport

BNA — Nashville International

148.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Danville, KY

0.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0 
Camping14Nearest 9.3 mi
Marina1Nearest 8.7 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$53k+11.1%
29% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$305k
54% below US avg
College Educated
26.5%
24% below US avg
WFH
8.4%
41% below US avg
Homeownership
57.5%
12% below US avg
Median Home
$202k
28% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 87% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−44.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−38.5%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.11 / 1k Residents59% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.45 / 1k Residents66% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−51.3%
Burglary
1.25 / 1k Residents22% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.02 / 1k Residents30% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.85 / 1k Residents53% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+23Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Danville, Kentucky
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Fair9.6% of income
Property Rights
D+
WeakIJ Grade D+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (60% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
D-
RestrictedLimited
Gambling Laws
C+
LimitedTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season201 days290 frost-free
Annual Rainfall56.2"
Elevation942 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
C+
Weak614 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak952/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B-
FairInland Flooding, Tornado, Strong Wind, Cold Wave, Earthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 390 mi · coast 421 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$12.7M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T09:44:24.000Z

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