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 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.