Flatwoods, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Boyd County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,281 Population 2,045/sq mi density
$60,467 Median Income $27,803 per capita
$112,200 Home Value $153,991 Zillow
$923 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
56 Violent Crime/100K 208 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$60,467 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, $923/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Flatwoods, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,467
20% below
$27,803 per capita
Home Value
$112,200
60% below
Zillow: $153,991
Median Rent
$923/mo
21% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
85% below
208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
80%
Home Value
40%
Rent
79%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flatwoods a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 6.1% (69% above 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 $153,991. 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 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 208/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population7,281
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density2,045/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,467
Per Capita$27,803
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$3,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,200
Rent$923
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$153,991
Housing Units3,200
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent56/100K
Property208/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death13,628/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation672 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Flatwoods was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.