Betsy Layne, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Floyd County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
573 Population 317/sq mi density
$31,648 Median Income $27,748 per capita
$731 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$31,648 median income, 16.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Betsy Layne, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,648
58% below
$27,748 per capita
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
16.5%
358% above
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Betsy Layne Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Rent
63%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
458%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Betsy Layne a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Betsy Layne residents earn a median household income of $31,648 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,748. The unemployment rate stands at 16.5% (358% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,160 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Education

13.8% of adults in Betsy Layne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Betsy Layne 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 47.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population573
Median Age68.0 yrs
Density317/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,648
Per Capita$27,748
Unemployment16.5%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$1,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$912

Housing

B+
Home Value
Rent$731
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$119,906
Housing Units369
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death19,361/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation924 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Betsy Layne was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.