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Emlyn, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Whitley County County
Emlyn, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is Emlyn a Good Place to Live?
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 13.7% (281% 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.
Safety & Crime
Emlyn reports 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,280/100K.
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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.