Quick Facts
- Business Cost
- Statistical Summary
Location
- Selected Market Centers
Sites
Buildings
Demographics
- Population - Income - Households
Workforce
- Total Available Labor
- Civilian Labor Force
- Unemployment Rate
- Commuting Patterns
- Average Weekly Wage  
Education & Training
- Colleges
- Tech Schools
- Training Resources
Business & Industry
- Recent Location & Expansions - Employment by Major Industry
- Major Manufacturers
Taxes & Incentives
Regulations & Permits
Utilities
Quality of Life
- Median Home Price
- Climate
- K-12 Education
Community Information

July 31, 2010
 

Morehead
Rowan County

LOCAL CONTACT

Rodney Hitch
Director
Morehead-Rowan Co Economic Development Council Inc
100 Lake Park Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: 606-784-5874
FAX: 606-780-9843
WEB: www.edc-eky.com
E-mail: rodney.hitch@roadrunner.com

STATE CONTACT

 

Roni-Anne Denham

Chief Administrative Officer

Department for Business Development

Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

300 West Broadway

Frankfort, KY 40601

PHONE: 502-564-7140

FAX: 502-564-3256

WEB: www.thinkkentucky.com

E-mail: Roni-Anne.Denham@ky.gov
  A product of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Economic Development Information System www.thinkkentucky.com/edis
   

 

  NOTES TO THE READER  
  Labor Market Area  
  Most of the Demographic and Workforce data that follow include totals for the community's labor market area.  The map below is provided for your reference.  
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  Labor market counties are composed of counties which significantly exist within the sixty (60) minute drive range of the originating county’s county seat. A county will be included within the radius if the centroid point of a county (a point representing the center of the geographic area of a county) falls within the drive zone. Additionally, all contiguous counties will be classified as part of the labor market with the exception of non-Kentucky contiguous counties which have been excluded by the above mentioned 60-minute drive range and have a border with the Mississippi and/or Ohio Rivers.  
  Dated Material  
 

This document contains material that is continuously updated on the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development's web site.  For the most current information for this community please visit the following web site:

 

 http://www.thinkkentucky.com/community/cmntyindex.aspx?CW=034 

  
  Technical Contact  
  The state and local contacts provided on the cover page are intended for business prospects looking to locate or expand in the community.  Questions regarding data sources, methodology and next expected update should be directed to:

 

Steven Vest, Director

Department of Database & Systems Development

Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

500 Mero Street

Frankfort, KY 40601

PHONE: (502) 564-7140

FAX: (502) 564-3256

WEB: www.thinkkentucky.com/edis

Steven.Vest@ky.gov

  

  Quick Facts Page 1  
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  Business Cost  
    Kentucky Index, 2007
(U.S. = 100)		  
  Labor Cost 95  
  Energy Cost 70  
  Overall Business Cost 90  
  Kentucky is tied for the 12th lowest overall business cost in the nation.  
       
    Gross Domestic Product Per Wage, 2008  
  Kentucky $2.16  
  U.S. $2.17  
   
       
    Industrial Electric Cost Per KWH, 2008  
  Kentucky $0.0482  
  U.S. $0.0683  
  Kentucky has the 8th lowest cost for industrial electrical power amongst the 50 states.  
 
 
Statistical Summary		  
     
    Population
2009		  
  Rowan County 22,872  
  Labor Market Area 213,539  
       
     
  Per Capita Income
2008		 $23,934  
  Median Household Income
2008		 $34,333  
  Median Home Price
2008		 $107,350  
       
    Total Available Labor
2008		  
  Rowan County 746  
  Labor Market Area 11,412  
       
    Unemployment Rate
2009		  
  Rowan County 9.2  
  Labor Market Area 11.4  
  U.S. 9.3  
       
    Average Weekly Wage
2008		  
  Rowan County $558  
  Labor Market Area $639  
  U.S. $876  

  Location Page 2  
  Selected Market Centers  
 

Percent of U.S. Within 

600 Miles of Morehead

  


Population

47%

  


Personal Income

54%

  


Retail Sales

44%

  


Manufacturing

Employment

54%

  
  Highway Distance to Selected Market Centers  
    City Miles   City Miles   City Miles  
  1. Atlanta, GA 421 11. Dallas, TX 836 21. Nashville, TN 178  
  2. Baltimore, MD 598 12. Detroit, MI 360 22. New Orleans, LA 707  
  3. Birmingham, AL 368 13. Houston, TX 957 23. New York, NY 739  
  4. Boston, MA 948 14. Indianapolis, IN 128 24. Norfolk, VA 636  
  5. Buffalo, NY 531 15. Jacksonville, FL 770 25. Oklahoma City, OK 772  
  6. Charlotte, NC 463 16. Kansas City, MO 519 26. Omaha, NE 710  
  7. Chicago, IL 308 17. Lexington, KY 65 27. Philadelphia, PA 666  
  8. Cincinnati, OH 98 18. Louisville, KY 13 28. Pittsburgh, PA 385  
  9. Cleveland, OH 344 19. Memphis, TN 381 29. St. Louis, MO 277  
  10. Columbus, OH 204 20. Minneapolis, MN 716 30. Wichita, KS 716  
  Population Source: ESRI Community Data, 2007 estimated population
Personal Income Source: 2006 Regional Economic Accounts, Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), US Dept of Commerce
Retail Sales Source: 2002 Economic Census, US Census Bureau
Manufacturing Employment Source: 2006 County Business Patterns, US Census Bureau
Highway Distance Source: ESRI ArcView StreetMAP, 2007		  
 

  Sites Page 3  
  Available Industrial Sites  
   
    Min. Distance To  
  Site
ID		 Site Name Total
Ac.		 Largest
Possible Tract		 Rail Interstate/
Parkway		 Airport  
  205-001 John Will Stacy MMRC Regional Business Park 343.8 211.7 No 1.2 68  
  205-002 Morehead-Rowan County Aviation Business Park 64.8 64.8 No 1.9 68  
  NOTE:  For detailed data sheets and site maps please visit our web site at: http://www.thinkkentucky.com/community/Sites.aspx.  
 

  Buildings Page 4  
  Available Industrial Buildings  
   
  Bldg.
ID		 Building Name Square
Feet		 Ac. Min. Ceiling Ht. Rail  
  205-005 150 Old Cranston Rd. 108,076 16.9 14.0' minimum No  
  NOTE:  For detailed data sheets and photos please visit our web site at: http://www.thinkkentucky.com/community/Bldgs.aspx.
A "+" symbol following the building name indicates that the building is in the secondary listing.		  
 

  Demographics Page 5  
  Total Population  
    2005 2006 2007 2008 2009  
  Labor Market Area 210,614 211,785 212,509 213,358 213,539  
  Rowan County 22,148 22,429 22,599 22,696 22,872  
 Morehead7,5927,5787,6427,7077,710 
  Source: U.S.  Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census.  
  Population by Selected Age Groups, 2009  
    Rowan County Labor Market Area  
Number Percent Number Percent  
  Under 16 3,908 17.1 42,295 19.8  
  16-24 6,339 27.7 26,971 12.6  
  25-44 4,939 21.6 57,036 26.7  
  45-64 4,825 21.1 57,043 26.7  
  65-84 2,549 11.1 26,540 12.4  
  85 and older 312 1.4 3,654 1.7  
  Median Age N/A   N/A    
  Source: U.S.  Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census.  
  Population by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2009  
    Rowan County Labor Market Area  
Number Percent Number Percent  
  White 21,829 95.4 204,566 95.8  
  Black 448 2.0 5,906 2.8  
  Am. Indian & Alaska Native 50 0.2 415 0.2  
  Asian 259 1.1 664 0.3  
  Native Hawaiian & other Pacific Islander 3 0.0 24 0.0  
  Other/Multirace 283 1.2 1,964 0.9  
  Hispanic Origin 336 1.5 3,415 1.6  
  Note: Hispanic is not a race category. A person can be white, black, etc. and be of hispanic origin.
Source: U.S.  Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census.		  

 
    Page 6  
  Population Projections  
    2015 2020 2025 2030  
  Rowan County 23,742 24,219 24,974 25,691  
  Source: Kentucky State Data Center, University of Louisville.  
  Personal Income  
    2003 2008 Pct. Change  
  Rowan County $20,052 $23,934 19.4 %  
  Kentucky $26,299 $31,936 21.4 %  
  U.S. $32,271 $40,166 24.5 %  
  Labor Market Area Range $15,178- $27,678 $15,408- $32,067    
  Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis.  
  Households  
    2005 2008  
  Number of Households Persons Per Household Median Household Income  
  Rowan County 8,087 2.36 $34,333  
  Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. (Median Household Income)
Kentucky State Data Center, University of Louisville (Number of Households, Persons Per Houshold).		  
 

  Workforce Page 7  
  Total Available Labor  
    Available Labor, 2008 Future Labor:
Becoming 18 Years of Age
(2009-2012)		  
  Total Unemployed Potential Labor Supply  
  Labor Market Area 11,412 7,172 4,240 11,284  
  Rowan County 746 746 N/A 1,041  
  Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics; Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED); U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census.
Note: Total Available Labor = Unemployed + Potential Labor Supply.
Unemployed - people currently not employed, but actively seeking work.
Potential Labor Supply: Determined by the national labor force participation rate minus each county’s labor force participation rate. Labor force participation rates are calculated by dividing the labor force by the population. NA (Not Applicable) applies to counties with a labor force participation rate greater than the national average.
Future Labor - people becoming 18 years of age (not part of the total available labor statistics). 		 
  Civilian Labor Force  
    Rowan County Labor Market Area  
  2009 May. 2010 2009 May. 2010  
  Civilian Labor Force 12,586 12,521 100,417 99,527  
  Employed 11,427 11,423 88,958 88,892  
  Unemployed 1,159 1,098 11,459 10,635  
  Unemployment Rate (%) 9.2 8.8 11.4 10.7  
  Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.  
  Unemployment Rate (%)  
  Year Rowan County Labor Market Area Kentucky U.S.  
  2005 5.8 7.1 6 5.1  
  2006 5.7 6.5 5.7 4.6  
  2007 5.4 6.3 5.5 4.6  
  2008 6.0 7.3 6.4 5.8  
  2009 9.2 11.4 10.5 9.3  
  Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.  
  Commuting Patterns  
  Residents of 2000 Percent  
  Working and Residing In County 7,363 77.0  
  Commuting Out of County 2,197 23.0  
  Total Residents 9,560 100.0  
  Employees in  
  Working and Residing In County 7,363 70.7  
  Commuting Into County 3,048 29.3  
  Total Employees 10,411 100.0  
  Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Journey-To-Work & Migration Statistics Branch.  

 

    Page 8  
  Average Weekly Wage, 2008  
    Rowan County Kentucky (Statewide) U.S. Ohio  
  All Industries $558 $720 $876 $784  
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 0 571 502 493  
  Mining 0 1,179 1,676 1,166  
  Construction 0 807 940 887  
  Manufacturing 556 915 1,047 998  
  Trade, Transportation, and Utilities 421 665 751 698  
  Information 671 770 1,324 977  
  Financial Activities 662 937 1,422 1,023  
  Services 240 631 781 702  
  Public Administration 507 794 1,014 969  
  Other 239 869 889 604  
     
    Indiana Illinois Tennessee Virginia  
  All Industries $739 $937 $769 $908  
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 583 588 511 519  
  Mining 1,120 1,161 1,127 1,135  
  Construction 908 1,157 837 863  
  Manufacturing 1,007 1,081 927 951  
  Trade, Transportation, and Utilities 652 807 735 705  
  Information 836 1,219 1,002 1,412  
  Financial Activities 919 1,614 1,086 1,192  
  Services 626 833 686 890  
  Public Administration 753 1,043 788 1,252  
  Other 585 871 1,074 800  
  Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of the Labor Statistics.  
 

  Education & Training Page 9  
  Colleges & Universities Within 60 Miles of Morehead  
  Miles Institution Location Enrollment
(Fall 2009)		  
  -  Maysville Community & Technical College, Rowan Campus  Morehead  N/A  
  -  Morehead State University  Morehead  9,046  
  21  Morehead State University at West Liberty  West Liberty  N/A  
  29  Kentucky Christian College  Grayson  556  
  29  Morehead State University at Mt. Sterling  Mt. Sterling  N/A  
  35  Maysville Community & Technical College, Main Campus  Maysville  † 4,128  
  43  Big Sandy Community & Technical College, Mayo Campus  Paintsville  N/A  
  43  Bluegrass Community & Technical College, Winchester - Clark Co. Campus  Winchester  N/A  
  44  Hazard Community & Technical College, Lees College Campus  Jackson  N/A  
  44  Morehead State University at Jackson  Jackson  N/A  
  47  Ashland Community & Technical College, College Drive Campus  Ashland  † 4,493  
  47  Ashland Community & Technical College, Roberts Drive Campus  Ashland  N/A  
  47  Ashland Community & Technical College, Technology Dr. Campus  Ashland  N/A  
  47  Morehead State University at Ashland  Ashland  N/A  
  47  Shawnee State University  Portsmouth, OH  N/A  
  48  Maysville Community & Tech College, Licking Valley Campus  Cynthiana  N/A  
  48  Ohio University - Southern Campus  Ironton, OH  N/A  
  51  Big Sandy Community & Technical College, Prestonsburg Campus  Prestonsburg  † 5,048  
  51  Morehead State University at Prestonsburg  Prestonsburg  N/A  
  56  Bluegrass Community & Technical College, Cooper Campus  Lexington  13,378  
  56  Bluegrass Community & Technical College, Leestown Campus  Lexington  N/A  
  56  Bluegrass Community & Technical College, Regency Campus  Lexington  N/A  
  56  Eastern Kentucky University  Richmond  16,268  
  56  Indiana Wesleyan University - Lexington Education Center  Lexington  N/A  
  56  ITT Technical Institute, Lexington Campus  Lexington  N/A  
  56  Lexington Theological Seminary  Lexington  N/A  
  56  National College - Richmond Branch  Richmond  N/A  
  56  National College -Lexington Branch  Lexington  N/A  
  56  Spencerian College, Lexington Campus  Lexington  N/A  
  56  Strayer University - Lexington Campus  Lexington  N/A  
  56  Sullivan University, Lexington Campus  Lexington  N/A  
  56  Transylvania University  Lexington  1,089  
  56  University of Kentucky  Lexington  27,171  
  57  Huntington Junior College  Huntington, WV  N/A  
  57  Marshall University  Huntington, WV  N/A  
  60  Georgetown College  Georgetown  1,882  
  Total Enrollments 83,059  
  Note: Miles are calculated as straight-line distance, not highway miles.
† Denotes enrollment for entire institution, including branch campuses; otherwise, enrollment is for specified campus.
Source:  Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development.		  

 

    Page 10  
  Kentucky Technical Schools Within 60 Miles of Morehead  
    Enrollment (2008-2009)  
  Miles Institution Location Sec P/S Total  
  17  Carter County Career and Technical Center  Olive Hill  N/A N/A N/A  
  21  Morgan County ATC  West Liberty  439 N/A 394  
  29  Montgomery County ATC  Mt. Sterling  591 N/A 591  
  29  Foster Meade Career and Technical Center  Vanceburg  538 N/A 538  
  35  Mason County ATC  Maysville  167 N/A 167  
  42  Greenup County ATC  Greenup  419 N/A 419  
  43  Clark County ATC  Winchester  400 N/A 400  
  44  Lee County ATC  Beattyville  255 N/A 255  
  44  Breathitt County ATC  Jackson  345 N/A 345  
  46  Russell ATC  Russell  302 N/A 302  
  47  Boyd County High School Vocational School  Ashland  490 N/A 490  
  48  Harrison County ATC  Cynthiana  446 N/A 446  
  54  Martin County ATC  Inez  279 N/A 279  
  56  Eastside Technical Center  Lexington  450 N/A 450  
  56  Southside Technical Center  Lexington  N/A N/A N/A  
  56  Madison County ATC  Richmond  745 N/A 745  
  57  Floyd County ATC (GARTH)  Martin  303 N/A 303  
  60  Jackson County ATC  McKee  277 N/A 277  
  Total Enrollments 6,446     6,401   
  Note: Miles are calculated as straight-line distance; not highway miles.  Kentucky Tech secondary schools, called Area Technology Centers (ATC), are operated by the Cabinet for Workforce Development. Other secondary schools are operated locally by public school districts. Secondary student enrollment is listed under Sec, and post-secondary student enrollment is listed under P/S.
Source:  KY Cabinet for Workforce Development; KY Dept. of Education.		  

 

    Page 11  
  Training Resources  
  Bluegrass State Skills Corporation - The Bluegrass State Skills Corporation (BSSC) was established in 1984 by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky as an independent, de jure corporation to stimulate economic development through customized business and industry specific skills training programs.  The BSSC works with business and industry and Kentucky's educational institutions to establish programs of skills training.  The BSSC is attached to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development for administrative purposes, in recognition of the relationship between economic development and skills training efforts.

The BSSC is comprised of two economic development tools, matching grants and recently authorized Skills Training Investment Tax Credit.  The BSSC grant program is available to new, expanding and existing business and industry.  Eligible training activities include pre-employment skills training and assessment; entry-level skills upgrade and occupational upgrade training; train-the-trainer travel; and capacity building.  The Skills Training Investment Credit Act provides credits to existing businesses for skills upgrade training.

Visit BSSC's web site at: http://www.thinkkentucky.com/bssc

Information on other customized training, assessment services and adult education services can be obtained by contacting the local economic development agency on the main page of this publication

 

  
     
 

  Business & Industry Page 12  
  Summary of Recent Locations and Expansions, 2007-Present  
    Reported  
    Companies Jobs Investment  
 Manufacturing Location 00 $0 
 Manufacturing Expansion 338 $2,087,500 
 Supportive/Service Location 00 $0 
 Supportive/Service Expansion 00 $0 
  Please visit our web at http://www.thinkkentucky.com/community/BusIndNANDE.aspx for a detailed company list of recent locations and expansions.
Note: Totals include announced locations and expansions.
Source: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (January 10, 2010).		  
  Employment by Major Industry by Place of Work, 2008  
    Rowan County Labor Market Area  
  Employment Percent Employment Percent  
  All Industries 9,961 100.0 73,915 100.0  
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 0 0.0 N/A N/A  
  Mining 0 0.0 N/A N/A  
  Construction 0 0.0 3,577 4.8  
  Manufacturing 1,001 10.0 N/A N/A  
  Trade, Transportation, and Utilities 1,969 19.8 14,602 19.8  
  Information 78 0.8 N/A N/A  
  Financial Activities 278 2.8 2,349 3.2  
  Services 1,345 13.5 18,718 25.3  
  Public Administration 275 2.8 3,435 4.6  
  Other 2 0.0 N/A N/A  
  Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.  

 
    Page 13  
  Major Business & Industry  
  Firm Product(s)/Service(s) Emp. Year
Established		  
 Morehead 
 Caudill Seed and Warehouse Company IncAgricultural production, manufacturing282000 
 Daniel Boone Lumber Industries IncWooden pallets71982 
 Diamond Forest Resources IncPallet wholesaler and distributor91985 
 Family Dollar Stores IncRetail distribution center326N/A 
 Fannin Industries IncRough cut lumber501965 
 Guardian AutomotivePlastic exterior trim4501997 
 Harold White Lumber IncApplachian hardwoods; kiln dried and or green, surfacing, edging, heat treatment for pallets, worldwide exporter451968 
 Harold White Millworks IncMillwork: flooring & moldings451989 
 Homer Gregory & Co IncDimension stock, rough & kiln dried lumber351944 
 MegaWiRegional office22006 
 Morehead Machining IncTool & die: jigs, fixtures & progressive dies, welding/fabrication251996 
 Newspaper Holdings Of Kentucky LLCNewspaper publishing251883 
 Premier Bandag IncTruck tire retreading141997 
 Sealmaster BearingsBall & roller bearings2101976 
 Simba USA LLCCustom woven beach and golf towels, individualized with photo / image and name.122004 
  Source: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (January 10, 2010).  
 

  Taxes & Incentives Page 14  
  State & Local Taxes  
  A state sales tax is levied at the rate of 6% on the purchase or lease price of taxable goods and on 
utility services. Local sales taxes are not levied in Kentucky.

The Kentucky Constitution requires the state to tax all classes of taxable property, and state statutes
allow local jurisdictions to tax only a few classes. All locally taxed property is subject to county 
taxes and school district taxes (either a county school district or an independent school district).
Property located inside city limits may also be subject to city property taxes. Property assessments 
in Kentucky are at 100% fair cash value. Special local taxing jurisdictions (fire protection districts,
watershed districts and sanitation districts) levy taxes within their operating areas (usually a small
portion of the community or county).

For general fact sheets on federal, state and local business and personal taxes visit:


http://www.thinkkentucky.com/kyedc/busdirectories.aspx


  
     
  State Property Tax Rates Per $100 Valuation, 2009  
  Selected Class of Property State Rate Local Taxation
Permitted		  
  Real Estate $0.1220 Yes  
  Manufacturing Machinery $0.1500 No  
  Pollution Control Equipment $0.1500 No  
  Inventories:  
      Raw Materials $0.0500 No  
      Goods in Process $0.0500 No  
      Finished Goods $0.0500 Yes  
      Goods-In-Transit Exempt Limited  
  Motor Vehicles $0.4500 Yes  
  Other Tangible Personal Property $0.4500 Yes  
  Source: Kentucky Department of Revenue.  

 
    Page 15  
  Local Property Tax Rates Per $100 Valuation, 2009  
  Taxing Jurisdiction Property Taxes
Per $100 Valuation		    
  Real Estate Tangibles Motor Vehicles  
  County  
  Rowan $0.1685 $0.2690 $0.1575    
  City  
  Morehead $0.1900 $0.2549 $0.2200    
  School District  
  Rowan County Schools $0.5070 $0.5070 $0.4900    
  Source: Kentucky Revenue Cabinet.  

 
    Page 16  
  Local Occupational License Taxes, 2010  
  Cities, counties and school districts may levy an occupational license tax on the net profits of businesses and/or on the salaries and wages of employees earned in the jurisdiction. Rates can vary between the two types of occupational license taxes. Occupational license taxes may be levied on businesses as either a flat rate schedule or as a percentage of apportioned net profits or gross receipts. Where both the city and county levy an occupational license tax, a credit may be given, at the option of the local governments, for the amount paid to the city against the occupational license tax of the county. (Consult local jurisdictions for further details.)  
  Taxing Jurisdiction Tax Rate on
Salaries/Wages		 Tax Rate on
Net Profits/Receipts		  
  County  
  Rowan 1.00% 1.00%  
  City  
  Morehead 1.50% 1.50%  
  School District  
  Rowan County Schools No tax No tax  
  Source: Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants.   

 
    Page 17  
  Incentives  
 

Major State Incentive Programs

Bluegrass State Skills Corporation (BSSC) – Click on this link to learn more about the Grant-in-Aid and Tax Credit programs for workforce training offered through BSSC.

Kentucky Business Incentives & Financial Programs – Click on this link to learn more about the various tax incentive programs offered by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development.

  
  Source: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development.  
 

 

  Regulations & Permits Page 18  
Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection
 Permits, Fees, Regulatory Times, and Contacts
Permitting Program Information: http://www.dep.ky.gov 		 
  Permit Type Renewal Period Fee Fee Description Regulatory Time Contact Person Contact Division Telephone  
  Air Quality 5 years $150 Flat fee for 25 tons or less 120 days-Minor Rick Shewekah Air Quality 502-564-3999  
      $30-$35 Per ton over 25 tons 210 days-Major Rick Shewekah Air Quality 502-564-3999  
  Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 1 yr - Construction $900 Minor Construction 180 days Jory Becker Water 502-564-3410  
  Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 5 yr - Operation $2,100 Minor Operation 180 days Jory Becker Water 502-564-3410  
  Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 1 yr - Construction $1,800 Major Construction 180 days Jory Becker Water 502-564-3410  
  Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 5 yr - Operation $3,200 Major Operation 180 days Jory Becker Water 502-564-3410  
  Water Withdrawal No Renewal No Fee   90 days Bill Caldwell Water 502-564-3410  
  Floodplain Reconstruction No Renewal No Fee   20 working days Ali Daneshmand Water 502-564-3410  
  Drinking Water No Renewal $50-$800   45 days Mike Riley Water 502-564-3410  
  401 Water Quality Certification Includes Wetlands 1 yr No Fee   None Jenni Garland Water 502-564-3410  
  Ground Water Plan Revise every 3 yrs No Fee   Complete prior to operation Peter Goodmann Water 502-564-3410  
  Storm Water New construction until construction complete Operation - 5 yrs No Fee   File 48 hrs. prior to construction Ronnie Thompson Water 502-564-3410  
  Wastewater Construction - 1 yr $450 to $1,800   45 days Hossein Mehdipourn Water 502-564-3410  
  Sewer Line Extension Construction - 1 yr $200 to $800   45 days Harold Sparks Water 502-564-3410  
  Hazardous Waste Storage 10 yrs $3,000 - $19,400 Tanks & Containers 180 day storage April Webb Waste Management 502-564-6716  
  Hazardouse Waste Treatment/Disposal 10 yrs $3,000 - $19,400 Dependent on application type 180 - 365 days April Webb Waste Management 502-564-6716  
  Residual Landfill 10 yrs $5,500   180 working days George Gilbert Waste Management 502-564-6716  
     
  Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet
Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Permitting Information: http://www.dhbc.ky.gov/ 		 
  Typical Building Permits Responsible Division # of plans Time Frame (Days)  
  Site Plan Building Code Enforcement 1 7-30  
  Building/Life Safety Building Code Enforcement 1 7-30  
  Plumbing Plumbing 3 7  
  Fire Protection Fire Prevention 1 7-30  
  Fire Alarm and Monitoring Fire Prevention 1 7-30  
  Fuel Tanks Fire Prevention
Hazardous Materials Section
 1 7  
     

  Utilities Page 19  
 
Utilities Providing Service In Rowan County
  Electric  
 AEP - Kentucky Power Company - 606-929-1600 
 E.ON U S - KU - 800-500-4904 
 East Kentucky Power Cooperative - 859-744-4812 
    Clark Energy Cooperative - 859-744-4251 
    Fleming-Mason Energy Cooperative - 606-845-2661 
    Grayson RECC - 606-474-5136 
    Licking Valley RECC - 606-743-3179 
     
  Natural Gas  
 Delta Natural Gas Company - 859-744-6171 
 Morehead Utility Plant Board - 606-784-5538 
     
  Sewer  
  Treatment Information (gallons per day)
Capacity
Avg. Flow
Excess
  
 Morehead Utility Plant Board - 606-784-5538 
 Morehead Wastewater Treatment Plant5,000,0002,870,0002,130,000  
  Treatment information provided by Division of Water, 502-564-3410
  
  Water  
  System Information (gallons per day)
Capacity
Avg. Use
Excess
  
 Bath County Water District - 606-683-6363N/AN/AN/A  
 Morehead Utility Plant Board - 606-784-55388,000,0004,756,4893,243,511  
 Rowan Water Inc - 606-784-9818N/AN/AN/A  
  System information provided by Division of Water, 502-564-3410  
 

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  General Kentucky Quality of Life Information  
  http://www.thinkkentucky.com/kyedc/qualityoflife.aspx  
  Median Home Price (2008): Rowan County - $107,350 for 58 homes  
  Source: KY Department of Revenue. Data based on sales for last six months of year indicated.  
  Climate  
  Temperature    
  Normal (30-year record) 55.2 degrees  
  Average Annual, 2007 57.3 degrees  
  Record Highest, July 1999 (63-year record) 103 degrees  
  Record Lowest, January 1963 (63-year record) -21 degrees  
  Normal Heating Degree Days (30-year record) 4,713  
  Normal Cooling Degree Days (30-year record) 1,154  
  Precipitation    
  Normal (30-year record) 45.91 inches  
  Mean Annual Snowfall (30-year record) 15.7 inches  
  Total Precipitation, 2007 43.71 inches  
  Mean Number of Days Precipitation (0.01 inch or more) (30-year record) 130.8  
  Mean Number of Days Thunderstorms (60-year record) 41.4  
  Prevailing Winds South  
  Relative Humidity (30-year record)    
  1 a.m. 79 percent  
  7 a.m. 83 percent  
  1 p.m. 61 percent  
  7 p.m. 66 percent  
  Note: Heating degree day totals are the sums of positive departures of average daily temperature from 65 degrees F.  Cooling degree day totals are the sum of negative departures of average daily temperature from 65 degrees F.
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Climatic Data Center, Local Climatological Data, 2007.
Station of record: Blue Grass Airport, Lexington, KY.		  

 
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  Public School District Enrollments and Expenditures, 2008-2009  
    Total Enrollment Expenditures Per Pupil Pupil To Teacher Ratio  
  Rowan County Schools 3,213 9,177 14.9  
  Source: Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability.  
  Certified Non-Public School Enrollments, 2008-2009  
  Number of Schools Total Enrollment  
  0 0  
  Source: Kentucky Non-Public School Commission.
Note:  Recognized as certified by the Kentucky Department of Education.