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Whitley City, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · McCreary County County
Whitley City, KY
At a Glance
How Whitley City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whitley City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Whitley City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Whitley City residents earn a median household income of $31,250 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,710. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 57.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whitley City is $61,900 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,391. Median rent is $942/month, with 36.0% 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
Whitley City reports 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,280/100K.
Education
5.7% of adults in Whitley City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whitley City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.