Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Catlettsburg is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,672. Residents earn $34,524 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
Based on current data, Catlettsburg receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Catlettsburg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Catlettsburg is $34,524, 54% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Catlettsburg is $71,400, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $590 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Catlettsburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 110 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,473 per 100,000, 26% above the national average.
4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Catlettsburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 6.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,524 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,652 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,139 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,553 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,796 |
| County GDP | $3,758M |
| Restaurants | 131 |
| Healthcare | 156 |
| Retail | 223 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,902 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.46% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Census Median | $71,400 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $135,522 |
| Median List Price | $150,000 |
| Median List Price | $150,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $100 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $590 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,902 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.46% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,628/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 156 |
| Total Violent | 109.9/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 55.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 55.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,472.5/100K |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 494.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,923.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 55.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.5 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 759 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4170°N, 82.6030°W |
| County FIPS | 21019 |
Winner: Republican by 38.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.2% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,257/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 156 |
| Restaurants | 131 |
| Retail Stores | 223 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |