Kentucky
Whitesburg is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,998. Residents earn $31,875 per year, which is 58% below the national average.
Based on current data, Whitesburg receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Whitesburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Whitesburg is $31,875, 58% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 38.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Whitesburg is $111,300, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $619 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Whitesburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 294 per 100,000, 85% below the national average.
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Whitesburg 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 | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $31,875 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,211 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $885 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,467 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 38.7% |
| 212% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 500 |
| County GDP | $539M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,300 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.07% |
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $111,300 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $86,305 |
| Census Median Rent | $619 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,300 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.07% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Premature Death | 18,646/100K |
| Exercise Access | 67.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 294.4/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 98.1/100K |
| Theft | 98.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 98.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 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 | 1,146 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1178°N, 82.8230°W |
| County FIPS | 21133 |
Winner: Republican by 64 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 638/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |