Whitesburg, KY
Living in Whitesburg
Bikeability39
Walkability85
Commute97
Public Transit39
Affordability96
Public Safety98
Airports14
Hospitals22
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.4kPopulation+593 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate26%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$302 (2010–19)
65%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector57%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts61%
Sales and office16%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked11%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$408Median Monthly Rent+$37 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K3%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Whitesburg
United States45
Kentucky26
Letcher County2
Property Crime in Whitesburg
United States48
Kentucky41
Letcher County2
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump78%
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 Whitesburg
Inland Flooding50
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Whitesburg, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Whitesburg, KY
June Buchanan School
15 miles, N
Valley Christian Academy
16 miles, NE
Minnick Education Center - Wise
17 miles, SE
King's Christian Academy
17 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Whitesburg, KY
Alice Lloyd College
15 miles, N
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
18 miles, SE
University of Pikeville
30 miles, NE
Kentucky Mountain Bible College
48 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Whitesburg, KY
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
1 miles, SE
Norton Community Hospital
16 miles, SE
Lonesome Pine Hospital
17 miles, S
Dickenson Community Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Whitesburg, KY
Tri-Cities Airport
50 miles, SE
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
88 miles, N
Yeager Airport
110 miles, NE
McGhee Tyson Airport
111 miles, SW