Pathfork, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Bell County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
606 Population 489/sq mi density
$45,913 Median Income $17,753 per capita
$33,400 Home Value $67,915 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$45,913 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$33,400 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Pathfork, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,913
39% below
$17,753 per capita
Home Value
$33,400
88% below
Zillow: $67,915
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
0% below
71.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Pathfork Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
12%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pathfork a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pathfork residents earn a median household income of $45,913 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,753. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 612 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pathfork is $33,400 , 88% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $67,915. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

33.7% of adults in Pathfork hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 71.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pathfork has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population606
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$45,913
Per Capita$17,753
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$997M
Avg Weekly Wage$816

Housing

A+
Home Value$33,400
Rent
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$67,915
Housing Units161
Rent Burden32.4%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death19,303/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,554 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+71.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Broadband71.8%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Pathfork was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.