Wheelwright, KY
Living in Wheelwright
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute15
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports13
Hospitals22
Colleges7
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
696Population-672 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
3%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Black4%
Caucasian96%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate33%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree1%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone31%
Economy
$20kMedian Household Income+$1.7k (2010–19)
56%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
72%Lived Here Last Year+19% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K60%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K5%
Employers
Private sector61%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office11%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$37kMedian Home Value-$100 (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$379Median Monthly Rent+$49 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-30% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached71%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K62%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K19%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
LP gas3%
Utility gas46%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wheelwright
United States45
Kentucky26
Floyd County3
Property Crime in Wheelwright
United States48
Kentucky41
Floyd County4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheelwright
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding75
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wheelwright, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wheelwright, KY
Valley Christian Academy
4 miles, SE
June Buchanan School
8 miles, W
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
15 miles, NE
Christ Central School
16 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wheelwright, KY
Alice Lloyd College
9 miles, W
University of Pikeville
15 miles, NE
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
27 miles, S
Kentucky Mountain Bible College
44 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wheelwright, KY
McDowell Arh Hospital
8 miles, N
Pikeville Medical Center
14 miles, NE
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
17 miles, S
Arh Our Lady of the Way
17 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Wheelwright, KY
Tri-Cities Airport
62 miles, S
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
72 miles, N
Yeager Airport
94 miles, NE
Blue Grass Airport
114 miles, NW