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Paintsville, KY
Kentucky · Johnson County
Paintsville is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 4,256. Residents earn $26,713 per year, which is 64% below the national average.
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/5.0
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Fair
4,256
Population
642/sq mi density
$26,713
Median Income
$21,439 per capita
$110,800
Home Value
$133,522 Zillow
$631
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
100
Violent Crime/100K
772 property/100K
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,713 median income, 2.0% unemployment
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Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$110,800 home value, $631/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K (74% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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Mines
99
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
6
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Paintsville, KY
6 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Paintsville, KY.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| The Walker Expedition | Marker is at the intersection of Euclid Avenue (Kentucky Route 40) and Tutor Key Road (Kentucky Route 581), on the right when traveling west on Euclid Avenue. |
| John C.C. Mayo — “Doer” / John C.C. Mayo — “Dreamer” | Marker is at the intersection of Third Street (U.S. 40) and Court Street on Third Street. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| County Named, 1843 | Marker is on Court Street south of 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| Paintsville | Marker is at the intersection of Broadway Street (Kentucky Route 40) and South Mayo Trail (Kentucky Route 321), in the median on Broadway Street. |
| Morgan’s Last Raid | Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky. Marker is on Route 321, 0.2 miles south of Forest Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| War on the Big Sandy | Marker is at the intersection of Court Street and 2nd Street on Court Street. |