Buckhorn, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Owsley County County

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

69 Population 203/sq mi density

56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

93 Violent Crime/100K 1,344 property/100K

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

93 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.5 / 5.0

30.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Homeownership Rate

79.2%

21% above US avg (65.4%)

Total Housing Units

Median year built: 1978

Ownership vs. Renting

79.2%

Owner-Occupied

20.8%

Renter-Occupied

79%

21%

US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio

$719/mo

1 Bedroom

$794/mo

2 Bedroom

$984/mo

3 Bedroom

$1,277/mo

4 Bedroom

$1,442/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden

28.4%

of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing

8% below US avg (31.0%)

Median Year Built

1978

Average age of housing stock: 48 years

Homeownership Rate

79.2%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)	$74,279

Rent

FMR Studio	$719
FMR 1-Bedroom	$794
FMR 2-Bedroom	$984
FMR 3-Bedroom	$1,277
FMR 4-Bedroom	$1,442

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied	79.2%
Renter-Occupied	20.8%
Homeownership Rate	79.2%
Total Housing Units	36
Median Year Built	1978
Rent Burden	28.4%