At a Glance
Median Income
$67,500
$27,208 per capita
Home Value
$88,000
Zillow: $245,185
Median Rent
$755/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
16.8% smoking rate
How Letcher Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Letcher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Letcher a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Letcher residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,208. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 835 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Letcher is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,185. Median rent is $755/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
13.0% of adults in Letcher hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Letcher has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population184
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density297/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$27,208
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$755
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$245,185
Housing Units80
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,039/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
Elevation1,296 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Letcher was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.