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Carlisle County

Population in July 2007: 1,571.
Males: 744  (47.4%)
Females: 827  (52.6%)

Median resident age:  40.0 years
Kentucky median age:  35.9 years

Estimated median household income in 2011: $38,936 (it was $33,698 in 2000)
Cunningham:

$38,936
Kentucky:

$41,141
Estimated per capita income in 2011: $16,464

Cunningham CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2011: $87,738 (it was $59,700 in 2000)
Cunningham:

$87,738
Kentucky:

$120,600
Mean prices in 2011: All housing units: $92,196; Detached houses: $104,229; Townhouses or other attached units: $159,991; Mobile homes: $48,125

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Cunningham races chart
  • White alone - 1,595 (98.0%)
  • American Indian alone - 15 (0.9%)
  • Two or more races - 12 (0.7%)
  • Hispanic - 5 (0.3%)
  • Black alone - 1 (0.06%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Cunningham: 129.1 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 398 feet

Land area: 55.2 square miles.

Population density: 28 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Cunningham:

  • High school or higher: 78.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Cunningham CCD:

  • Never married: 14.8%
  • Now married: 64.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.0%
Kentucky:  2.8%



According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Cunningham, Kentucky as of March 07, 2014.
The ratio of number of residents in Cunningham to the number of sex offenders is 786 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Cunningham CCD:  0.5% ($320)
Kentucky:  0.8% ($610)
Cunningham satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clarksville, TN (86.8 miles , pop. 103,455).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (127.4 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (348.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Blandville, KY (2.5 miles) , Bardwell, KY (2.8 miles ), Hickory Grove, KY (2.9 miles ), Fancy Farm, KY (3.3 miles ), Arlington, KY (3.3 miles ), Wickliffe, KY (3.6 miles ), Kevil, KY (3.6 miles ), La Center, KY (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 36.89 N, Longitude: 88.87 W

Area code: 270

Cunningham household income distribution Cunningham home values distribution

Unemployment in July 2013:
Here:

6.7%
Kentucky:

8.5%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (20%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Truck transportation (9%)
  • Paper (5%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)
  • Health care (16%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Personal and laundry services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Health and personal care, except drug, stores (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (14%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Construction laborers (7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)

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Average climate in Cunningham, Kentucky

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Tornado activity:

Cunningham-area historical tornado activity is above Kentucky state average. It is 166% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/22/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.6 miles away from the Cunningham place center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/4/1964, a category F4 tornado 26.7 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cunningham-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 28% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 41.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 57.7 miles away from Cunningham center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 15.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 79.2 miles away from Cunningham center
On 2/5/1994 at 14:55:37, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 LG, 4.2 MD, Depth: 9.9 mi) earthquake occurred 37.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Carlisle County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Mudslides: 2, Winds: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Snow: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Political contributions by individuals in Cunningham, KY

Airports located in Cunningham:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cunningham:

  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 16 miles; Paducah, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,353)
  • Murray State University (about 34 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 7,472)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 39 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 5,997)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 47 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 7,475)
  • Bethel University (about 56 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 2,516)
  • Southern Illinois University Carbondale (about 61 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 16,261)
  • John A Logan College (about 61 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 2,443)

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Notable locations in Cunningham: Shaw (A), Cunningham Fire Department Station 2 (B), Cunningham Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Cunningham include: Zoar Baptist Church (A), Mayfield Creek Church (B), Palestine Methodist Church (C), Saint Charles Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Hall Cemetery (1), Jones Cemetery (2), Memorial Gardens Cemetery (3), Kirbyton Cemetery (4), Bethlehem Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Swamps: Saint Arbor Slough (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Barn Branch (A), Brush Creek (B), Coon Branch (C), Wilson Creek (D), Lick Creek (E), Hurricane Creek (F), Horn Creek (G), Heflin Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  Ozone  SO2 NO2 PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 37.4. This is about average.
City:

37.4
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2001 was 0.102. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.102
U.S.:

0.640
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.81. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 16.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.81
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 4.86. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

4.86
U.S.:

9.39
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.2
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 11.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

11.4
U.S.:

9.6


Average household size:
This place:  2.5 people
Kentucky:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  74.4%
Whole state:  66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.3%
Whole state:  6.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.6%
Whole state:

15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

2.7%
Whole state:

6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Cunningham, KY


59 people in nursing homes in 2000

Cunningham compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.


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Banks with branches in Cunningham (2011 data):

  • First Kentucky Bank, Inc.: Cunningham Branch at 8141 Ushwy 62, branch established on 1977/01/03. Info updated 2006/10/25: Bank assets: $369.9 mil, Deposits: $313.6 mil, headquarters in Mayfield, KY, positive income, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Exchange Bancshares, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%) in 2000

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (43%)
  • Utility gas (26%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (26%)
  • No fuel used (2%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)

Presidential Elections Results

1996 2000 2004 2008 2012

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Religion statistics for Cunningham (based on Carlisle County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 73.69%
Here73.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChurches of ChristOther
Adherents75.0%11.4%5.9%3.9%3.9%
Congregations52.4%19.0%4.8%9.5%14.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Carlisle County:

3.88 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Carlisle County:

3.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:

5.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.0%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Carlisle County:

30.3%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.4%
State:

15.9%

6.80% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($25,853 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.80%
Kentucky average:

6.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from McCracken County, KY  1.11% ($25,000 average AGI)
from Ballard County, KY  0.90% ($29,176)
from Graves County, KY  0.90% ($26,529)


6.41% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,992 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.41%
Kentucky average:

6.74%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to McCracken County, KY  1.43% ($40,630 average AGI)
to Hickman County, KY  0.95% ($29,500)
to Graves County, KY  0.90% ($23,588)

Strongest AM radio stations in Cunningham:

  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKYX (570 AM; 1 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBCE (1200 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WICKLIFFE, KY; Owner: WBCE, INC.)
  • WCBL (1290 AM; 5 kW; BENTON, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WYMC (1430 AM; 1 kW; MAYFIELD, KY; Owner: JDM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WMOK (920 AM; 1 kW; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cunningham:

  • WBEL (88.5 FM; CAIRO, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WGKY (95.9 FM; WICKLIFFE, KY; Owner: WICKLIFE RENTAL PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • WKYQ (93.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKBG (102.1 FM; CLINTON, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WDDJ (96.9 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WRIK-FM (98.3 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: SUN MEDIA, INC.)
  • WLLE (94.7 FM; MAYFIELD, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS KY, LLC)
  • WZZL (106.7 FM; REIDLAND, KY; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WGCF (89.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOC, INC.)
  • WREZ (105.5 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)

TV broadcast stations around Cunningham:

  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • WKPD (Channel 29; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WKMU (Channel 21; MURRAY, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • W54AE (Channel 54; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WQWQ-LP (Channel 9; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Donald E Wildmon, Access Road, Ballard County (Lat: 36.992250 Lon: -88.988667), Type: 175.8, Overall height: 175.8 m
    Registrant: 6628448888
  • DONALD E WILDMON, Access Road, Ballard County (Lat: 36.992250 Lon: -88.988667), Type: 175.8, Overall height: 175.8 m
    Registrant: 6628448888
  • Donald E Wildmon, Access Road, Ballard County (Lat: 36.992250 Lon: -88.988667), Type: 152.4, Overall height: 152.4 m
    Registrant: 6628448888
  • DONALD E WILDMON, Access Road, Ballard County (Lat: 36.992250 Lon: -88.988667), Type: 152.4, Overall height: 152.4 m
    Registrant: 6628448888
  • TIMOTHY B WILDMON, Access Road, Ballard County (Lat: 36.992250 Lon: -88.988667), Type: 152.4, Overall height: 152.4 m
    Registrant: 6628448888, Jes@afa.Net, P.O. DRAWER 2440
  • 2.5 Mi Sw (Lat: 36.880833 Lon: -88.914722), Type: 85.0, Overall height: 85 m
    Registrant: 9012666275, , 1295 HWY 51 BYPASS

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, 2.5 Mi Sw Of (Lat: 36.880889 Lon: -88.914778), Overall height: 85.3 m, Call Sign: KZP36
    Assigned Frequencies: 1875.00 MHz, 1885.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/13/1994, Expiration Date: 10/13/1999, Cancellation Date: 11/21/1995
    Registrant: Phone: (713) 245-1303

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KE4QBD, Licensee ID: L00688075
    Grant Date: 06/02/2004, Expiration Date: 08/29/2014, Certifier: Matthew A Wilson
    Registrant: Matthew A Wilson, Cunningham, KY 42035
  • Call Sign: KI4PZL, Licensee ID: L01167452
    Grant Date: 06/27/2006, Expiration Date: 06/27/2016, Certifier: Billy S Chandler
    Registrant: Billy S Chandler, Cunningham, KY 42035

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: DESTINY XLT (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle
    N-Number: 2459F , Serial Number: 1C0230
    Registrant (Individual): Billy S Chandler, Po Box 524, Cunningham, KY 42035
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 12/01/2005, Exported to: Thailand


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 27

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Cunningham, KY

Cunningham on our top lists:

  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Other health and personal care stores"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Communications equipment operators"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Plastics and rubber products"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Florists"
  • #88 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers"
  • #89 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Electrical and electronic goods merchant wholesalers"
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