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Island, KY
Kentucky · McLean County · Owensboro Metro
Island is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 616. Residents earn $48,875 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
616
Population
1,812/sq mi density
$48,875
Median Income
$26,136 per capita
$72,100
Home Value
$133,200 Zillow
$916
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
153
Violent Crime/100K
1,020 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,875 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,100 home value, $916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K (60% below avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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Mines
11
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
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Mines Near Island, KY
11 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Island, KY.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bemco | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Buttonsberry Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Carbonero #1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Genesis Plant and River Loadout | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (NonProducing) |
| Island #1 Prep Plant | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Island No 9 Strip | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Little Joe | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Mine No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Moorman Surface Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Sextet #1 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |