South Shore, Kentucky
Quick Statistics
South Shore is a community in Greenup County, Kentucky, home to about 1,642 people spread across 0.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $15,720 a year, and a typical home is worth about $89,200. About 14.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 46 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Kentucky towns GeoStat tracks, South Shore ranks number 193 of 552 in population, number 463 in median household income, number 426 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around South Shore typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 24°F. The area sees roughly 21 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Portsmouth, OH | 2.3 mi. | 17,728 |
| 2. | New Boston, OH | 2.5 mi. | 2,470 |
| 3. | Rosemount, OH | 3.6 mi. | 2,199 |
| 4. | West Portsmouth, OH | 5.2 mi. | 2,605 |
| 5. | Sciotodale, OH | 6.4 mi. | 794 |
| 6. | Wheelersburg, OH | 6.5 mi. | 6,313 |
| 7. | Friendship, OH | 7.6 mi. | 353 |
| 8. | Franklin Furnace, OH | 9.0 mi. | 1,594 |
What is the population of South Shore, Kentucky?
South Shore has a population of about 1,642 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is South Shore, Kentucky in?
South Shore is located in Greenup County, Kentucky.
What is the median home value in South Shore, Kentucky?
The median home value in South Shore is about $89,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in South Shore, Kentucky?
The median personal income in South Shore is about $15,720 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near South Shore, Kentucky?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded in Greenup County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in South Shore, Kentucky?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 24 degrees, with around 21 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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