Kentucky
Paintsville is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 4,256. Residents earn $26,713 per year, which is 64% below the national average.
Based on current data, Paintsville receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Paintsville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Paintsville is $26,713, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. The poverty rate of 34.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Paintsville is $110,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $631 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Paintsville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 93 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,677 per 100,000, near the national average.
17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Paintsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $26,713 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,439 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $825 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,978 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 34.1% |
| 175% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 640 |
| County GDP | $619M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 47 |
| Retail | 84 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,914 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.63% |
| Commute Time | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |
| Census Median | $110,800 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $133,522 |
| Census Median Rent | $631 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 36.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,914 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.63% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Premature Death | 16,084/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Total Violent | 93.2/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 46.6/100K |
| Assault | 46.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,676.8/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 163.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,443.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 69.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.2 inches |
| 22% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 780 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 642/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8203°N, 82.8060°W |
| County FIPS | 21115 |
Winner: Republican by 70.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.2% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 642/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 84 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |