Payne Gap, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
217 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
31.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
55.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$55,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$281 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$400 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Letcher County
1
Kentucky
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Letcher County
1
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 32
Feb 4 5 35
Mar 4 3 43
Apr 4 1 52
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 4 4 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 29, KY State House District 94, KY
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Schools

Jenkins Independent School
2 miles, E • 2.3 star
Fleming Neon Middle School
4 miles, N • 4.1 star
Jw Adams Combined
5 miles, SE • 5 star
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Colleges

Alice Lloyd College
17 miles, N • 1.4 star
Mountain Empire Community College
21 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Whitesburg Arh Hospital
8 miles, W • 3.2 star
Norton Community Hospital
15 miles, S • 5 star
Lonesome Pine Hospital
19 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
49 miles, S • 1 star
Yeager Airport
103 miles, NE • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
118 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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