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What to know when moving to South Union, KY
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Kentucky, the property crime rate is 1,212 per 100,000 residents, which is 21.6% lower than the national average of 1,546.9. Over the past three years, this rate has decreased by 19.5%.
- Violent crime: 198.5 per 100,000, compared to the national rate of 325.3, showing a decline of 11% since 2022.
- Burglary: 160.4 per 100,000, down by 36.1% from 2022.
- Robbery: 28 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national rate of 48.7, with a reduction of 28.8% since 2022.
- Larceny: 861.8 per 100,000, down 15.5% over recent years.
- Aggravated assault: 136.1 per 100,000, also showing a small decrease.
- Motor vehicle theft: 183.2 per 100,000, with an 18.9% decline since 2022.
- Homicide: 2.7 per 100,000, significantly lower than the national average, and down 63.8% from earlier years.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Kentucky).
Schools & Higher Ed
In the surrounding area, there are 2 postsecondary institutions available:
- PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green
- Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Logan County experiences an annual average precipitation of 52 inches, with about 115 rainy days each year. Summer highs average around 87°F, while winter lows can dip to 27°F.
- Lost River Cave: 4.6 stars from 3,259 reviews
- Lampkin Park: 4.4 stars from 749 reviews
- Preston Miller Park Disc Golf Course: 4.5 stars from 560 reviews
- Franklin Simpson Park & Rec: 4.5 stars from 484 reviews
- Baker Arboretum & Downing Museum: 4.8 stars from 249 reviews
Source: Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Logan County, the unemployment rate is 3.7% as of December 2025, with 11,958 people employed out of a labor force of 12,416.
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
