Emlyn, KY

Kentucky · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.9 Good / 5.0
527 Population
$59,911 Median Income
$152,700 Home Value
$730 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
31.2 yrs Median Age
40.6% Bachelor's Degree+
3.9
Overall
2.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
4.2
Education

People

Population527
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density742/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 98.1%

Economy

2.6/5
Median Income$59,911
Per Capita Income$19,857
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty Rate13.8%
County GDP$1,559M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$152,700
Median Rent$730
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$984

Health

ObesityN/A
DiabetesN/A
DepressionN/A
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Jan / Jul35° / 75°
Rain52 in/yr
Snow11 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

4.2/5
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+97.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.50
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Work From Home6.6%
BroadbandN/A

How Emlyn Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$59,911
Home Value$152,700
Median Rent$730
Poverty Rate13.8%
Bachelor's Degree+40.6%
Unemployment13.7%
Avg Temperature55.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population527
Population Density742 per sq mi
Median Age31.2 years
Male55.0%
Female45.0%
Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

White 98.1% Other 1.9%
White98.1%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.9%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.1%
Health Insurance91.7%

Income

20% below avg
Median Household Income$59,911
Per Capita Income$19,857
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$895
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$52,378

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate13.7%
Poverty Rate13.8%
Total Establishments (County)1,040
County GDP$1,559M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation75
Healthcare Facilities107
Retail Stores132
Manufacturing16
Total Establishments1,040

Industry Mix

Restaurants 75 Healthcare 107 Retail 132 Manufacturing 16

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$52,378
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,789

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time13.6 min
Work From Home6.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

46% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$152,700

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied58.3%

Rental Costs

37% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$730

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,789
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.83%

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.7%
Premature Death Rate16,850 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.9 / 10
Exercise Access77.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)107
Restaurants (County)75

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

35°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation52.0 in
Annual Snowfall11.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Land Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density742 per sq mi
Latitude36.6993°
Longitude-84.1419°
County FIPS21235

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.2%
D 14.8%

Republican +69.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.6%
High School+97.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.50

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density742 per sq mi
Land Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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