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Barbourville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Knox County County
Barbourville, KY
At a Glance
How Barbourville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barbourville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Barbourville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Barbourville residents earn a median household income of $20,971 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,044. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 622 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barbourville is $190,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,745. Median rent is $604/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Barbourville reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,168/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Barbourville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 75.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barbourville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.