ZIP Code 40855, KY
Living in 40855
Bikeability5
Walkability22
Commute50
Public Transit6
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports18
Hospitals33
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
694Population-395 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+21 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black12%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate30%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector50%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office23%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$57kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$357Median Monthly Rent+$201 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier66%
Home Value
Less than $50K43%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K14%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke8%
Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas7%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 40855
United States45
Kentucky26
Harlan County5
Property Crime in 40855
United States48
Kentucky41
Harlan County4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 40855
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding72
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 40855, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 40855, KY
King's Christian Academy
7 miles, SE
Powell Valley Christian School
9 miles, S
Harlan County Christian School
17 miles, W
Minnick Education Center - Wise
18 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 40855, KY
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
18 miles, E
Alice Lloyd College
28 miles, N
University of Pikeville
43 miles, NE
King University
47 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 40855, KY
Lonesome Pine Hospital
8 miles, SE
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
13 miles, N
Norton Community Hospital
13 miles, E
Harlan Arh Hospital
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 40855, KY
Tri-Cities Airport
41 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
99 miles, SW
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
101 miles, N
Asheville Regional Airport
105 miles, S