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McKee, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Owsley County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
810 Population 336/sq mi density
$20,608 Median Income $15,116 per capita
$110,300 Home Value $106,132 Zillow
$281 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,608 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$110,300 home value, $281/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

McKee, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$20,608
73% below
$15,116 per capita
Home Value
$110,300
61% below
Zillow: $106,132
Median Rent
$281/mo
76% below
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
54.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
299 sunny days/yr

How McKee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
27%
Home Value
39%
Rent
24%
Poverty
166%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McKee a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McKee residents earn a median household income of $20,608 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,116. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 93 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McKee is $110,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,132. Median rent is $281/month, with 27.2% 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 1985.

Safety & Crime

McKee reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

9.0% of adults in McKee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 54.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McKee has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population810
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density336/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,608
Per Capita$15,116
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$69M
Avg Weekly Wage$779

Housing

B+
Home Value$110,300
Rent$281
Ownership39.0%
Zillow$106,132
Housing Units536
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death23,920/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,054 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+54.3%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute17 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in McKee was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
56.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.