Emlyn, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Whitley County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
527 Population 742/sq mi density
$59,911 Median Income $19,857 per capita
$152,700 Home Value $120,397 Zillow
$730 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$59,911 median income, 18.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,700 home value, $730/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Emlyn, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,911
20% below
$19,857 per capita
Home Value
$152,700
46% below
Zillow: $120,397
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
20% above
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
18.7%
419% above
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Emlyn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
54%
Rent
63%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
519%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Emlyn a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Emlyn residents earn a median household income of $59,911 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,857. The unemployment rate stands at 18.7% (419% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,040 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Emlyn is $152,700 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,397. Median rent is $730/month, with 9.0% 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 1985.

Education

40.6% of adults in Emlyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Emlyn has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population527
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density742/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,911
Per Capita$19,857
Unemployment18.7%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,700
Rent$730
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$120,397
Housing Units207
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death16,850/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation1,020 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+22.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Emlyn was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.