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Newport, KY

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 29
Population14,039
Foreign Born1.9%
Population Density5,090people per mi²
Median Age40.4 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

83/100

17% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Newport, Kentucky

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$30k
Comfortable $43k$63k
Luxury $106k+$164k+
Elite (Top 5%) $166k+$257k+
Affordability Ratio

93%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
5
Negative
19

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

1.2mi

Airport

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

105.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Newport, KY

0.7mi

Critical Amenities

Golf6Nearest 3.9 mi
Camping14Nearest 2.6 mi
Marina6Nearest 2.6 mi
Winery2Nearest 2.1 mi
Ice Rink1Nearest 1.9 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 11.8 mi

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
$58k+16.2%
22% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$301k
54% below US avg
College Educated
35.8%
2% above US avg
WFH
18.4%
29% above US avg
Homeownership
48.4%
26% below US avg
Median Home
$221k
22% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 58% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
43.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+40.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+8.4%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.44 / 1k Residents58% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.75 / 1k Residents30% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+72.5%
Burglary
3.21 / 1k Residents102% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
34.66 / 1k Residents306% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.92 / 1k Residents60% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Newport, Kentucky
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%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 Season208 days277 frost-free
Annual Rainfall49.1"
Elevation548 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
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor1.8 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor5,090/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C-
WeakInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Strong Wind, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 290 mi · coast 465 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$26.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityCincinnati309k people are 1.8 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital65 miFrankfort, KY
Nearest Prison1.4 mi6 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T09:25:21.000Z

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