Pikeville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Pike County County
Pikeville, KY
At a Glance
How Pikeville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pikeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pikeville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pikeville residents earn a median household income of $39,216 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,876. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% 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 Pikeville is $301,300 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,005. Median rent is $840/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Pikeville reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,444/100K.
Education
41.2% of adults in Pikeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% above the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pikeville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.