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Coxton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harlan County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
212 Population 1,010/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
238 Violent Crime/100K 5,354 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Coxton, KY

At a Glance

Violent Crime
238/100K
37% below
5,354/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
74.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Coxton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
63%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coxton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Coxton reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,354/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Coxton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 74.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coxton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population212
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density1,010/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$17,217
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$760M
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$100,100
Housing Units105
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

F
Violent238/100K
Property5,354/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death20,677/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain52.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,319 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+74.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Coxton was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.