Owsley County, KY
Living in Owsley County
Bikeability4
Walkability17
Commute27
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety93
Airports28
Hospitals43
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.4kPopulation-300 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian93%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school31%
High school graduate37%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
64%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government19%
Private sector60%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$70kMedian Home Value+$1.7k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$268Median Monthly Rent+$40 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home26%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas6%
Utility gas3%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Owsley County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Owsley County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(79%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Owsley County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding94
Tornado24
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Owsley County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Owsley County, KY
Oneida Baptist Institute
11 miles, S
Oakdale Christian Academy
14 miles, NE
Mount Carmel School
18 miles, NE
Appalachian Christian Academy
18 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Owsley County, KY
Kentucky Mountain Bible College
19 miles, NE
Berea College
35 miles, W
Union College
40 miles, S
Eastern Kentucky University
40 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Owsley County, KY
Manchester Memorial Hospital
18 miles, S
Kentucky River Medical Center
20 miles, NE
Mary Breckinridge Arh Hospital
25 miles, SE
Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Owsley County, KY
Blue Grass Airport
66 miles, NW
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
90 miles, NE
Tri-Cities Airport
97 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
113 miles, S