Flat Lick, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
711 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
87.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$15,828 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$137,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$408 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$436 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
12.0% 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 1 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 3 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 3%

Schools

Flat Lick Elementary School
1 miles, NW 3.2 star
Lone Jack School Center
3 miles, S 3.2 star
Dewitt Elementary School
3 miles, NE 3.7 star
Knox Central High School
5 miles, NW 2.8 star

Colleges

Union College
8 miles, NW 1.4 star
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
8 miles, S 1.4 star
Lincoln Memorial University
19 miles, S 1.9 star
University of the Cumberlands
23 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Knox County Hospital
6 miles, NW 4.1 star
Middlesboro Arh Hospital
16 miles, S 4.1 star
Baptist Health Corbin
21 miles, NW 2.3 star

Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
72 miles, SW 2.3 star
Tri-Cities Airport
79 miles, SE 1 star
Blue Grass Airport
95 miles, N 1.9 star
Asheville Regional Airport
118 miles, S 1.4 star