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Jenkins, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Letcher County County
Jenkins, KY
At a Glance
How Jenkins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jenkins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Jenkins a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jenkins residents earn a median household income of $34,400 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,103. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% 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 Jenkins is $65,600 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $46,276. Median rent is $535/month, with 27.1% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Jenkins 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
15.7% of adults in Jenkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jenkins 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.