Elkhorn City, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Pike County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
911 Population 116/sq mi density
$58,021 Median Income $28,470 per capita
$105,100 Home Value $99,263 Zillow
$588 Median Rent 13.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$58,021 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,100 home value, $588/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Elkhorn City, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,021
23% below
$28,470 per capita
Home Value
$105,100
63% below
Zillow: $99,263
Median Rent
$588/mo
49% below
13.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
23% below
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
286% above
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Elkhorn City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
37%
Rent
51%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
386%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elkhorn City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elkhorn City residents earn a median household income of $58,021 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,470. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,627 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elkhorn City is $105,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,263. Median rent is $588/month, with 13.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

25.9% of adults in Elkhorn City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elkhorn City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population911
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,021
Per Capita$28,470
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$991

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,100
Rent$588
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$99,263
Housing Units465
Rent Burden13.7%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death16,442/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,690 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Elkhorn City was founded in 1912.
The median home in Elkhorn City was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (84 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.