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Kenvir, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harlan County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
550 Population 1,897/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
107 Violent Crime/100K 1,708 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kenvir, KY

At a Glance

Violent Crime
107/100K
72% below
1,708/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
65.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
40.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Kenvir Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
327%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kenvir a Good Place to Live?

F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Kenvir reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,708/100K.

Education

4.9% of adults in Kenvir hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 65.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kenvir has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population550
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density1,897/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$16,307
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty40.5%
County GDP$760M
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$60,883
Housing Units187
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

F
Violent107/100K
Property1,708/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death20,677/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain52.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,510 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+65.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Kenvir was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.2% 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.