Jenkins, KY
Living in Jenkins
Bikeability11
Walkability36
Commute37
Public Transit15
Affordability100
Public Safety99
Airports12
Hospitals24
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.2kPopulation-214 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate39%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income+$5.6k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K5%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector62%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office26%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$55kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$285Median Monthly Rent+$36 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K43%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K6%
$300K to $399K5%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity89%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas6%
Utility gas<1%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jenkins
United States45
Kentucky26
Letcher County2
Property Crime in Jenkins
United States48
Kentucky41
Letcher County2
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 35 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jenkins
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding71
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jenkins, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jenkins, KY
Valley Christian Academy
9 miles, N
Minnick Education Center - Wise
14 miles, S
Wise County Christian School
15 miles, SE
June Buchanan School
17 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Jenkins, KY
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
15 miles, S
Alice Lloyd College
17 miles, NW
University of Pikeville
23 miles, N
King University
49 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jenkins, KY
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
10 miles, SW
Dickenson Community Hospital
11 miles, E
Norton Community Hospital
16 miles, S
McDowell Arh Hospital
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Jenkins, KY
Tri-Cities Airport
50 miles, S
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
83 miles, N
Yeager Airport
101 miles, NE
Asheville Regional Airport
120 miles, S