Letcher County, KY
Living in Letcher County
Bikeability17
Walkability39
Commute44
Public Transit25
Affordability99
Public Safety99
Airports15
Hospitals24
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation-2.2k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated
67%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate37%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income-$1.4k (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$59kMedian Home Value+$7.1k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$371Median Monthly Rent+$60 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home29%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K40%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas4%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Letcher County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Letcher County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 8 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Letcher County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding75
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Letcher County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Letcher County, KY
June Buchanan School
15 miles, N
Valley Christian Academy
17 miles, NE
King's Christian Academy
18 miles, S
Minnick Education Center - Wise
19 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Letcher County, KY
Alice Lloyd College
15 miles, N
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
20 miles, SE
University of Pikeville
31 miles, NE
Kentucky Mountain Bible College
46 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Letcher County, KY
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
3 miles, E
Norton Community Hospital
18 miles, SE
Lonesome Pine Hospital
18 miles, S
Dickenson Community Hospital
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Letcher County, KY
Tri-Cities Airport
51 miles, SE
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
88 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
110 miles, SW
Yeager Airport
111 miles, NE