Kentucky
Pathfork is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 606. Residents earn $45,913 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pathfork receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Pathfork offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pathfork is $45,913, 39% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 24.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.
The median home value in Pathfork is $33,400, 88% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 71.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Pathfork enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,913 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,753 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $816 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $43,735 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.1% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 612 |
| County GDP | $997M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 75 |
| Retail | 111 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,740 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.20% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $33,400 |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $79,378 |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,740 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.20% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Premature Death | 19,303/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.2 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,554 ft (474 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7622°N, 83.4743°W |
| County FIPS | 21013 |
Winner: Republican by 68.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.7% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 71.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 111 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |