Allen, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Floyd County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
157 Population 872/sq mi density
$33,036 Median Income $17,980 per capita
$944 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,036 median income, unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Allen, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,036
56% below
$17,980 per capita
Median Rent
$944/mo
19% below
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
93.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Allen Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Allen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
44%
Rent
81%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Allen a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Allen residents earn a median household income of $33,036 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,980. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,160 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Education

14.1% of adults in Allen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Allen has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population157
Median Age22.8 yrs
Density872/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$33,036
Per Capita$17,980
Unemployment
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$912

Housing

B
Home Value
Rent$944
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$107,435
Housing Units113
Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death19,361/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation641 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Allen was founded in 1913.
The median home in Allen was built in 1965.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
41.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.