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Population in July 2007: 2,996. Population change since 2000: +22.6%
Males: 1,127  (49.8%)
Females: 1,137  (50.2%)

Jefferson County

Median resident age:  40.2 years
Kentucky median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 40223.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $138,500 (it was $133,969 in 2000)
Anchorage  $138,500
Kentucky:  $37,369

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $520,900 (it was $397,400 in 2000)
Anchorage  $520,900
Kentucky:  $103,900

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Races in Anchorage:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.5%)
  • Black (0.8%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)
  • Asian Indian (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Anchorage: 149.3 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (26.9%), English (23.7%), Irish (15.5%), United States (5.6%), Italian (4.6%), Scotch-Irish (4.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 03/06/1878

Elevation: 710 feet

Land area: 3.04 square miles.

Population density: 832 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Anchorage

  • High school or higher: 98.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 74.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 35.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anchorage city

  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 71.3%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 4.6%

77 residents are foreign born (1.7% Europe, 1.0% Asia, 0.8% North America).

This city:  3.4%
Kentucky:  2.0%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

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

Anchorage:  1.2% ($4,916)
Kentucky:  0.7% ($610)
Anchorage satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Louisville, KY (14.8 miles , pop. 256,231).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (287.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Middletown, KY (1.6 miles ), Woodland Hills, KY (1.9 miles ), Sycamore, KY (2.0 miles) , Keeneland, KY (2.1 miles ), Douglass Hills, KY (2.1 miles ), Blue Ridge Manor, KY (2.4 miles ), Hickory Hill, KY (2.7 miles) , Meadow Vale, KY (2.7 miles ).

Latitude: 38.27 N, Longitude: 85.54 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,626 (+71.8%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 127 (13.8%)


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Population change in the 1990s: +162 (+7.7%).



Most common industries for males:
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (13%)
  • Health care (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (4%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)


Most common industries for females:
  • Health care (18%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Clothing and clothing accessories, including shoe, stores (9%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Construction (2%)


Most common occupations for males
  • Top executives (13%)
  • Physicians and surgeons (10%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6%)
  • Lawyers (5%)
  • Financial managers (4%)


Most common occupations for females
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (14%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Lawyers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)


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Crime in Anchorage by Year
Type 2004 2005 2006
Murders 000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Rapes 000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Robberies 000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Assaults 401
    per 100,000 161.70.039.2
Burglaries 4812
    per 100,000 161.7317.8470.8
Thefts 193850
    per 100,000 768.01509.71961.6
Auto thefts 321
    per 100,000 121.379.539.2
Arson N/A00
    per 100,000 N/A0.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 104.2) 84.189.0122.4

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 15 (10 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  3.95
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Anchorage, Kentucky

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Anchorage-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 85% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 27.6 miles away from the Anchorage city center killed 6 people and injured 86 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.2 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 225 people.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Anchorage:
  • CENTRAL STATE HOSP (about 2 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY)
  • TEN BROECK HOSP (about 5 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY)
  • BAPTIST HOSP EAST (about 8 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY)

Political contributions by individuals in Anchorage, KY

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anchorage:
  • LOUISVILLE INTL-STANDIFORD FIELD (about 16 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY; ID: SDF)
  • BLUE GRASS (about 67 miles; LEXINGTON, KY; ID: LEX)
  • COLUMBUS MUNI (about 72 miles; COLUMBUS, IN; ID: BAK)
Other public-use airports nearest to Anchorage:
  • BOWMAN FIELD (about 9 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY; ID: LOU)
  • CLARK COUNTY (about 15 miles; JEFFERSONVILLE, IN; ID: JVY)
  • HOLIDAY INN LAKEVIEW (about 15 miles; CLARKSVILLE, IN; ID: 1I6)

Amtrak station near Anchorage:
  • 15 miles: LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSONVILLE (JEFFERSONVILLE, 500 WILLINGER LANE). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, snack bar, taxi stand, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anchorage:
  • SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY (about 11 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,342)
  • BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY (about 11 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY; FT enrollment: 2,030)
  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE (about 11 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY; FT enrollment: 15,514)
  • JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 15 miles; LOUISVILLE, KY; FT enrollment: 5,290)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY-SOUTHEAST (about 21 miles; NEW ALBANY, IN; FT enrollment: 4,355)
  • ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 45 miles; ELIZABETHTOWN, KY; FT enrollment: 2,217)
  • UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY (about 74 miles; LEXINGTON, KY; FT enrollment: 20,492)
Public elementary/middle school in Anchorage:

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Notable location: Owl Creek Country Club (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Anchorage: Hobbs Chapel (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This city:  3.1 people
Kentucky:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  88.3%
Whole state:  69.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.2%
Whole state:  4.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  1.9%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  0.9%
Whole state:  6.6%

Anchorage compared to Kentucky state average:
  • Median household income significantly above state average.
  • Median house value above 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.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Jefferson County Kentucky:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Anchorage government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $10,000
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $1,103,000
    Police Protection: $604,000
    Regular Highways: $162,000
    General - Other: $69,000
    Financial Administration: $16,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $277,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $4,500,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $4,000,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $500,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $45,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $26,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,881,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $69,000
    Highways: $32,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,242,000
    NEC: $476,000
    Public Utilities: $119,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $777,000

4.93% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,040 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.93%
Kentucky average:  6.98%

0.08% of residents moved from foreign countries ($420 average AGI)
Jefferson County:  0.08%
Kentucky average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Bullitt County, KY  0.39% ($31,463 average AGI)
from Oldham County, KY  0.24% ($44,950)
from Clark County, IN  0.23% ($30,964)


4.90% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($47,839 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.90%
Kentucky average:  6.74%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($399 average AGI)
Jefferson County:  0.03%
Kentucky average:  0.05%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Bullitt County, KY  0.53% ($39,307 average AGI)
to Oldham County, KY  0.31% ($70,025)
to Clark County, IN  0.30% ($32,389)


Strongest AM radio stations in Anchorage:
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXXA (790 AM; 5 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY)
  • WGTK (970 AM; 5 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF KENTUCKY, INC.)
  • WKJK (1080 AM; 10 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFIA (900 AM; 1 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLLV (1240 AM; 1 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDRD (680 AM; 1 kW; NEWBURG, KY; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTMT (620 AM; 1 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: JEFFERSON B/CASTING CMPANY, INC.)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLOU (1350 AM; 2 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WXLN (1570 AM; 2 kW; NEW ALBANY, IN; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAVG (1450 AM; 1 kW; JEFFERSONVILLE, IN; Owner: SUNNYSIDE COMMUNICATIONS, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Anchorage:
  • WTFX-FM (100.5 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMJM (101.3 FM; JEFFERSONTOWN, KY; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES II, LTD.)
  • WFPL (89.3 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • W284AM (104.7 FM; MIDDLETOWN, KY; Owner: LIFETALK RADIO, INC.)
  • WPTI (103.9 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WAMZ (97.5 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKA (103.1 FM; ST. MATTHEWS, KY; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WFPK (91.9 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WUOL-FM (90.5 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WDJX (99.7 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES II, LTD.)
  • WVEZ (106.9 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WJIE-FM (88.5 FM; OKOLONA, KY; Owner: EVANGEL SCHOOLS, INC.)
  • WRVI (105.9 FM; VALLEY STATION, KY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF KENTUCKY, INC.)
  • WBLO (104.3 FM; CHARLESTOWN, IN; Owner: NEW ALBANY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WXMA (102.3 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES II, LTD.)
  • WLRS (105.1 FM; SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES II, LTD.)
  • WQMF (95.7 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSFR (107.7 FM; CORYDON, IN; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W216BM (91.1 FM; OKOLONA, KY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • W284AD (104.7 FM; NEW ALBANY, IN; Owner: LIFETALK RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Anchorage:
  • WAVE (Channel 3; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • W24BW (Channel 24; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: GREATER LOUISVILLE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WHAS-TV (Channel 11; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: BELO KENTUCKY, INC.)
  • WVHF-LP (Channel 5; JEFFERSONVILLE, ETC., IN; Owner: JOHN W. SMITH, JR.)
  • WBKI-CA (Channel 28; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: LOUISVILLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WLKY-TV (Channel 32; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: WLKY HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WDRB (Channel 41; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: INDEPENDENCE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WFTE (Channel 58; SALEM, IN; Owner: INDEPENDENCE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WBXV-CA (Channel 13; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WJYL-CA (Channel 45; CLARKSVILLE, IN; Owner: JOHN W. SMITH, JR.)
  • WKPC-TV (Channel 15; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUC'L. TV)
  • WKMJ-TV (Channel 68; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WBNA (Channel 21; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W50CI (Channel 50; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

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