Payne Gap, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Letcher County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
217
Population
94/sq mi density
54°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Payne Gap, KY
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
87% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
54°F
How Payne Gap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Payne Gap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Payne Gap a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
4.3% of adults in Payne Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Payne Gap 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
Population217
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$21,071
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$539M
Avg Weekly Wage$885
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$46,276
Housing Units180
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death18,646/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation1,879 ft
Education
FBachelor's+4.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Payne Gap was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (103 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
61.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.