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McRoberts, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Letcher County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
303 Population 54/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher

McRoberts, KY

At a Glance

Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
26% below
71.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
53.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
54°F
299 sunny days/yr

How McRoberts Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
428%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McRoberts a Good Place to Live?

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

Safety & Crime

McRoberts reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

24.9% of adults in McRoberts hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 71.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McRoberts has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population303
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$19,074
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty53.1%
County GDP$539M
Avg Weekly Wage$885

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$43,706
Housing Units452
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death18,646/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,938 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+71.9%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in McRoberts was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (99 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% 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.