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Parkersburg, WV vs Bardstown, KY

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Are people in Bardstown older or younger than people in Parkersburg?
- The Median Age in Bardstown is 8.2 years younger than in Parkersburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bardstown or Parkersburg?
- Bardstown housing costs are 66.1% more expensive than Parkersburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bardstown or Parkersburg?
- The average commute for residents of Bardstown is 5.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Parkersburg.

Things to do in Parkersburg?
Parkersburg, WV is the seat of Wood County situated on the Ohio River. This small town offers a relaxing atmosphere while still having all the advantages of city life with great shopping centers, restaurants and bars.

Things to do in Bardstown?
Bardstown, KY is one of Kentucky's oldest cities located 35 miles southeast of Louisville in Nelson County. It has a population of 14000 people and its downtown area offers various retail stores including boutique shops selling antiques as well as Spiritous Distillery--the oldest continuously operating distillery in the U.S.--and Civil War era museums which can be explored by visitors who come to this historical town every year for its celebrated Bourbon Festival held each fall.

 Parkersburg, WVBardstown, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,425329,725,481
 Median Income$38,960  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$133,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.77  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Parkersburg    10 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

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Over 16 years ago

Just like most places, Parkersburg definitely has it's pros and cons. The pros: pretty low crime rate (although it's growing more and more every year), typically no  More

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Have worked at St Josephs for the past 11 weeks as a travel RN in the CVICU. A very friendly hospital, great hospitalist and physician availability with CV surgeons of  More

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Reviews for Bardstown    1 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

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