Blackey, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Letcher County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
108 Population 245/sq mi density
$91,300 Home Value $57,052 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Blackey, KY

At a Glance

Home Value
$91,300
68% below
Zillow: $57,052
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
39.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Blackey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
32%
Poverty
317%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blackey a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blackey is $91,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $57,052. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.

Education

24.1% of adults in Blackey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blackey has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population108
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$18,506
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty39.3%
County GDP$539M
Avg Weekly Wage$885

Housing

Home Value$91,300
Rent
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$57,052
Housing Units48
Rent Burden32.2%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death18,646/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation1,004 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute30 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Blackey was founded in 1915.
The median home in Blackey was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
43.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.