Barbourville, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,181 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$20,971 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$190,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$442 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$427 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
1
Corbin Urban Area
1
Kentucky
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
2
Corbin Urban Area
2
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 5 34
Feb 4 4 37
Mar 4 2 45
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 3 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 25, KY State House District 86, KY
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Schools

Jesse D Lay Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Knox County Day Treatment
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Union College
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
13 miles, S • 1.4 star
University of the Cumberlands
18 miles, W • 1.9 star
Lincoln Memorial University
23 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Knox County Hospital
1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Baptist Health Corbin
14 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Middlesboro Arh Hospital
20 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
73 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Tri-Cities Airport
86 miles, SE • 1 star
Blue Grass Airport
90 miles, N • 1.9 star
Asheville Regional Airport
124 miles, S • 1.4 star
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