At a Glance
Median Income
$15,828
$5,643 per capita
Median Rent
$677/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
1,845/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
22.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Flat Lick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flat Lick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flat Lick a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Flat Lick residents earn a median household income of $15,828 , which is 79% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $5,643. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 622 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Flat Lick reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,845/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Flat Lick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
22.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flat Lick has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population711
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$15,828
Per Capita$5,643
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$835
Housing
F
Home Value
Rent$677
Ownership21.6%
Zillow$89,131
Housing Units454
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property1,845/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death15,275/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,189 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+22.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Flat Lick was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.519 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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