Wheelwright, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Knott County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
945
Population
537/sq mi density
$58,250
Median Income
$15,961 per capita
$85,700
Home Value
$49,072 Zillow
$538
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$58,250 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,700 home value, $538/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$85,700
70% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$538/mo
54% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
327
Median year built: 1947
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$85,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$49,072
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.1%
Owner-Occupied
28.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$719/mo
1 Bedroom
$794/mo
2 Bedroom
$984/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,277/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,442/mo
Census median rent:
$538/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1947
Average age of housing stock: 79 years
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $85,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $49,072 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $538 |
| FMR Studio | $719 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $794 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $984 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,277 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 327 |
| Median Year Built | 1947 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |