McRoberts, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Letcher County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

303 Population 54/sq mi density

52°F Avg Temperature

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

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

52°F

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

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

Is McRoberts a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 - Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population303

Median Age42.6 yrs

Density54/mi²

Male / Female53% / 48%

Foreign Born0.0%

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$44,577

Housing Units452

Rent Burden32.2%

Health

Obesity31.0%

Premature Death18,646/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Rain49.2 in/yr

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.

27.1% of the population has a disability.

The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.

91 declared natural disasters on record.