Whitley County, KY
Living in Whitley County
Bikeability13
Walkability42
Commute73
Public Transit16
Affordability100
Public Safety93
Airports32
Hospitals35
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
36kPopulation+125 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
20%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate37%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector63%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$92kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$425Median Monthly Rent+$53 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home28%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas33%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Whitley County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Whitley County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 5 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whitley County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding88
Tornado21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Whitley County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Whitley County, KY
London Christian Academy
25 miles, N
Cornerstone Christian School
25 miles, N
Crestview Mennonite School
26 miles, N
Jordan Christian Academy
28 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Whitley County, KY
University of the Cumberlands
2 miles, SW
Union College
16 miles, NE
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
23 miles, E
Lincoln Memorial University
30 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Whitley County, KY
Baptist Health Corbin
11 miles, N
Jellico Medical Center, Inc
13 miles, S
Knox County Hospital
16 miles, NE
Pineville Community Health Center, Inc
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Whitley County, KY
McGhee Tyson Airport
66 miles, S
Blue Grass Airport
92 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
98 miles, E
Asheville Regional Airport
128 miles, SE