Millstone, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Letcher County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
617 Population 2,938/sq mi density
$40,325 Median Income $10,781 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,325 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Millstone, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,325
46% below
$10,781 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
41.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
32.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Millstone Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Poverty
263%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Millstone a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Millstone residents earn a median household income of $40,325 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,781. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Millstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 41.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Millstone has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population617
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density2,938/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,325
Per Capita$10,781
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty32.6%
County GDP$539M
Avg Weekly Wage$885

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership42.5%
Zillow$64,621
Housing Units207
Rent Burden32.2%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death18,646/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation1,615 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+41.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Broadband57.5%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Millstone was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (103 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.