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Phelps, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Pike County County
Phelps, KY
At a Glance
How Phelps Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Phelps's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Phelps a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Phelps residents earn a median household income of $28,542 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,468. The unemployment rate stands at 19.1% (431% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,627 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Phelps is $111,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $67,506. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Phelps reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,309/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in Phelps hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 74.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Phelps has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.