Jenkins, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Letcher County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,569
Population
177/sq mi density
$34,400
Median Income
$25,103 per capita
$65,600
Home Value
$50,752 Zillow
$535
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$34,400 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,600 home value, $535/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$65,600
77% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$535/mo
54% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
994
Median year built: 1954
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$65,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$50,752
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.2%
Owner-Occupied
38.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$719/mo
1 Bedroom
$794/mo
2 Bedroom
$984/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,277/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,442/mo
Census median rent:
$535/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1954
Average age of housing stock: 72 years
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $65,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $50,752 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $535 |
| FMR Studio | $719 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $794 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $984 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,277 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 994 |
| Median Year Built | 1954 |
| Rent Burden | 27.1% |