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Fleming-Neon, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Letcher County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
555 Population 343/sq mi density
$37,969 Median Income $20,280 per capita
$52,700 Home Value $46,234 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$37,969 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,700 home value, $693/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Fleming-Neon, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,969
49% below
$20,280 per capita
Home Value
$52,700
81% below
Zillow: $46,234
Median Rent
$693/mo
40% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
54°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Fleming-Neon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fleming-Neon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
51%
Home Value
19%
Rent
60%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fleming-Neon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fleming-Neon residents earn a median household income of $37,969 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,280. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fleming-Neon is $52,700 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $46,234. Median rent is $693/month, with 51.0% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Fleming-Neon reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.9% of adults in Fleming-Neon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fleming-Neon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population555
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,969
Per Capita$20,280
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$539M
Avg Weekly Wage$885

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,700
Rent$693
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$46,234
Housing Units388
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death18,646/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,666 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Fleming-Neon was founded in 1913.
The median home in Fleming-Neon was built in 1955.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (101 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.