Paintsville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Johnson County County
Paintsville, KY
At a Glance
How Paintsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paintsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Paintsville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Paintsville residents earn a median household income of $26,713 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,439. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paintsville is $110,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,152. Median rent is $631/month, with 31.7% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Paintsville reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 195/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Paintsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paintsville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.