Kenvir, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harlan County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
550 Population 1,897/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kenvir, KY

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
65.9% high school+
Unemployment
15.5%
331% above
40.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F

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
431%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kenvir a Good Place to Live?

F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population550
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density1,897/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$16,307
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty40.5%
County GDP$760M
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Housing

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

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death20,677/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain60.5 in/yr
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.
33.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.