Lynch, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Norton city County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
727 Population 2,423/sq mi density
$28,958 Median Income $16,540 per capita
$55,700 Home Value $54,823 Zillow
$873 Median Rent 44.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$28,958 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,700 home value, $873/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lynch, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,958
61% below
$16,540 per capita
Home Value
$55,700
80% below
Zillow: $54,823
Median Rent
$873/mo
25% below
44.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
30.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Lynch Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
39%
Home Value
20%
Rent
75%
Poverty
242%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lynch a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lynch residents earn a median household income of $28,958 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,540. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lynch is $55,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $54,823. Median rent is $873/month, with 44.4% 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 1938.

Education

16.1% of adults in Lynch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lynch 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

Population727
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density2,423/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$28,958
Per Capita$16,540
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty30.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,700
Rent$873
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$54,823
Housing Units451
Rent Burden44.4%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death21,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain60.5 in/yr
Elevation1,755 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute32 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lynch was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (94 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.5% of the population has a disability.