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Crime in Shively summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Shively. Key points include:
There were 552 total crimes in Shively in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Shively is 3,585.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Shively is 305.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Shively is 3,280.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Shively is 69.20% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Shively Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Shively / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 552 | 3,585.8 | 1,563.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 47 | 305.3 | 213.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 13.0 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 20 | 129.9 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 116.9 | 139.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 505 | 3,280.5 | 1,349.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 84 | 545.7 | 193.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 299 | 1,942.3 | 930.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 122 | 792.5 | 226.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Shively summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Shively. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kentucky. Key points include:
The cost of living in Shively is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Shively is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Shively is $174,484.
The median income in Shively is $50,221.
Shively's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Shively Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Shively | Kentucky | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 65 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Shively, KY Weather
The average high in Shively is 67.5° and the average low is 47.5°.
There are 77.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.9 inches of precipitation each year with 9.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Shively |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Shively Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Shively
The current population in Shively is 15,638. The population has increased 3.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,638 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 15,556 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 15,595 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 15,638 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 15,723 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 15,726 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 15,741 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 15,701 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 15,625 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 15,570 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 15,450 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 15,393 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 15,282 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 15,207 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 15,142 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shively
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Shively is:
34.6% White with 5,404 White residents.
58.2% African American with 9,107 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 10 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 54 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 646 Two Or More residents.
2.7% Hispanic with 417 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Shively | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.6% | 81.5% | 57.4% |
| African American | 58.2% | 7.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 5.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Shively
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Shively is 51.2% female with 8,000 female residents.
Shively is 48.8% male with 7,637 male residents.
| Gender | Shively | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shively for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Shively completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Shively completed 9-12th grade.
40.0% of adults in Shively completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Shively completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Shively completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Shively completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Shively completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Shively completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Shively completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Shively | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Shively, Kentucky
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5.3% of households in Shively earn Less than $10,000.
7.4% of households in Shively earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.8% of households in Shively earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.2% of households in Shively earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.1% of households in Shively earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.6% of households in Shively earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.5% of households in Shively earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.7% of households in Shively earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.8% of households in Shively earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.7% of households in Shively earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Shively | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.8% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.2% | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.1% | 12.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 17.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 15.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
