176 movers in South Union
Movers Van Lines
"If I could give a rating of less than 1 I would do it. This was the worst moving experience I’ve ever had and I’ve moved across country multiple times. Main issues: 1) Their estimate of how much I had was based on two telephone conversations I h..."
Providence Van Lines
"Comically bad move. Packers decided to load items into the bed of a personal pickup truck. The truck flipped on the highway, and presumably, our belongings ended up on the side of the road. The truck was impounded and we're not sure where some of ..."
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).
