Sardis, Kentucky

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Population in 2021: 62 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -58.4%
Males: 32  (52.6%)
Females: 30  (47.4%)
Median resident age:

45.4 years
Kentucky median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 41055

Estimated median household income in 2021: $30,064 (it was $14,886 in 2000)
Sardis:

$30,064
KY:

$55,573

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $14,004 (it was $9,881 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $73,521 (it was $64,200 in 2000)
Sardis:

$73,521
KY:

$173,300

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $105,394; detached houses: $123,379; mobile homes: $40,843

Median gross rent in 2021: $756.

March 2022 cost of living index in Sardis: 81.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 15.0%

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  • Races in Sardis, KY (2021)
    • 6889.5%White alone
    • 56.6%Two or more races
    • 33.9%Black alone
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Ancestries: American (52.6%), German (10.5%), English (5.3%), Irish (5.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/14/1850

Land area: 0.49 square miles.

Population density: 127 people per square mile   (very low).

Sardis, Kentucky map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Sardis city:

0.5% ($325)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayette, KY (45.5 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (301.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Mount Olivet, KY (2.1 miles ),
Mays Lick, KY (2.3 miles ),
Germantown, KY (2.9 miles),
Ewing, KY (3.0 miles ),
Elizaville, KY (3.3 miles),
Headquarters, KY (3.4 miles ),
Brooksville, KY (3.4 miles ),
Maysville, KY (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 38.53 N, Longitude: 83.96 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 606

Distribution of median household income in Sardis, KY in 2021
Distribution of house value in Sardis, KY in 2021

Sardis satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.7%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Sardis, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (16.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.2%)
  • Machinery (10.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.2%)
  • Wood products (8.2%)
  • Motor vehicles, parts & supplies merchant wholesalers (8.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (15.2%)
  • Machinery (15.2%)
  • Wood products (12.1%)
  • Motor vehicles, parts & supplies merchant wholesalers (12.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (9.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (31.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (18.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (18.8%)
  • Health care (18.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.5%)
  • Food (0.0%)
Most common occupations in Sardis, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (10.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.2%)
  • Legal support workers (8.2%)
  • Carpenters (8.2%)
  • Religious workers (6.1%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (6.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (15.2%)
  • Legal support workers (12.1%)
  • Carpenters (12.1%)
  • Religious workers (9.1%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (9.1%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (18.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (18.8%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (18.8%)
  • Art and design workers (12.5%)
  • Financial managers (12.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)

Average climate in Sardis, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Sardis-area historical tornado activity is near Kentucky state average. It is 14% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1968, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.2 miles away from the Sardis city center killed 6 people and injured 364 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 tornado 32.8 miles away from the city center killed 4 people and injured 122 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sardis-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 45% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 22.8 miles away from Sardis center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 27.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 212.7 miles away from Sardis center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 212.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 330.0 miles away from Sardis center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 212.0 miles away from Sardis center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mason County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Mudslides: 4, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Sardis topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Sardis:

  • DCI - MAYSVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; MAYSVILLE, KY)
  • DAVITA - MAYSVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; MAYSVILLE, KY)
  • HOSPICE OF HOPE INC (Hospital, about 12 miles away; MAYSVILLE, KY)
  • MAYSVILLE EXTENDED CARE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MAYSVILLE, KY)
  • MAYSVILLE NURSING AND REHABILITATION FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MAYSVILLE, KY)
  • BRACKEN COUNTY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; AUGUSTA, KY)
  • PIONEER TRACE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; FLEMINGSBURG, KY)

Amtrak station near Sardis:

  • 13 miles: MAYSVILLE (W. FRONT ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sardis:

  • Maysville Community and Technical College (about 11 miles; Maysville, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,969)
  • Morehead State University (about 38 miles; Morehead, KY; FT enrollment: 7,523)
  • University of Cincinnati-Clermont College (about 40 miles; Batavia, OH; FT enrollment: 2,739)
  • Northern Kentucky University (about 44 miles; Highland Heights, KY; FT enrollment: 12,059)
  • University of Kentucky (about 46 miles; Lexington, KY; FT enrollment: 23,517)
  • Bluegrass Community and Technical College (about 47 miles; Lexington, KY; FT enrollment: 8,560)
  • Gateway Community and Technical College (about 47 miles; Florence, KY; FT enrollment: 2,422)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Sardis Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Mason County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.9%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.5%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

4 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Sardis:

Marital status in Sardis, KY
  • Never married: 26.1%
  • Now married: 49.8%
  • Separated: 5.8%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 14.9%

For population 25 years and over in Sardis:

  • High school or higher: 85.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.9
Kentucky average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sardis, KY (based on Mason County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,79030
Mainline Protestant3,82224
Catholic1,2003
Other4262
Black Protestant1851
None7,067-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Here:

2.32 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Mason County:

0.58 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Here:

8.13 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Mason County:

8.13 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

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

11.9%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Mason County:

29.9%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.0%
State:

15.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Sardis:

  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFTM (1240 AM; 1 kW; MAYSVILLE, KY; Owner: STANDARD TABACCO CO.)
  • WLAP (630 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKRC (550 AM; 5 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVLK (590 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WXRA (1580 AM; 10 kW; GEORGETOWN, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WFLE (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; FLEMINGSBURG, KY; Owner: FLEMING COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WCYN (1400 AM; 1 kW; CYNTHIANA, KY; Owner: WCYN RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sardis:

  • WAOL (99.5 FM; RIPLEY, OH; Owner: RICHARD L. PLESSINGER, SR.)
  • WBVX (92.1 FM; CARLISLE, KY; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF KENTUCKY, LLC)
  • WIOK (107.5 FM; FALMOUTH, KY; Owner: HAMMOND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFTM-FM (95.9 FM; MAYSVILLE, KY; Owner: STANDARD TOBACCO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WFLE-FM (95.1 FM; FLEMINGSBURG, KY; Owner: FLEMING COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WAGX (101.3 FM; MANCHESTER, OH; Owner: JEWELL SCHAEFFER BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WPAY-FM (104.1 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: RADIO STATIONS WPAY/WPFB, INC.)
  • WCYN-FM (102.3 FM; CYNTHIANA, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMKY (90.3 FM; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WAXZ (97.7 FM; GEORGETOWN, OH; Owner: RICHARD L. PLESSINGER, SR.)
  • WKCA (107.7 FM; OWINGSVILLE, KY; Owner: GATEWAY RADIO WORKS, INC.)
  • WRAC (103.1 FM; WEST UNION, OH; Owner: DREAMCATCHER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Sardis:

  • WUPX-TV (Channel 67; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: PAXSON LEXINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WKYT-TV (Channel 27; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: WKYT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTVQ-TV (Channel 36; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 118ft / 36.1mTotal length
  • $263,000Total costs
  • 3,036Total average daily traffic
  • 126Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,733Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic
New bridges in Sardis, KY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Sardis, KY
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sardis, KY
  • 52.2%Utility gas
  • 26.1%Wood
  • 21.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sardis, KY
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 40.0%Utility gas


Sardis compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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