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Flatwoods, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Boyd County County
Flatwoods, KY
At a Glance
How Flatwoods Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flatwoods's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Flatwoods a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Flatwoods residents earn a median household income of $60,467 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,803. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,796 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Flatwoods is $112,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,489. Median rent is $923/month, with 26.3% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Flatwoods reports 14 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 369/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Flatwoods hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flatwoods has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.