Kentucky
Pikeville is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 7,560. Residents earn $39,216 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pikeville receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Pikeville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Pikeville is $39,216, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. The poverty rate of 19.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Pikeville is $301,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Pikeville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 130 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,309 per 100,000, 324% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 86.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Pikeville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,216 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,876 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $991 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,060 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,627 |
| County GDP | $2,665M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 169 |
| Retail | 247 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,330 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.44% |
| Commute Time | 13.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $301,300 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $118,014 |
| Census Median Rent | $840 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,450 |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 40.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,330 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.44% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Premature Death | 16,442/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 169 |
| Total Violent | 130.3/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 86.9/100K |
| Robbery | 43.4/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 8,309.2/100K |
| 324% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 723.8/100K |
| Theft | 7,469.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 115.8/100K |
| Arson | 29.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.6 inches |
| 33% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Area | 20.8 sq mi (53.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4769°N, 82.5288°W |
| County FIPS | 21195 |
Winner: Republican by 65.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Total Area | 20.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 169 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 247 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 13.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |