Pine Knot, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
1,358 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
31.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,986 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
47.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$111,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$274 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$277 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McCreary County
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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

McCreary County
1
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 34
Feb 4 3 38
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 5 2 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, KY State Senate District 25, KY State House District 52, KY
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Schools

Pine Knot Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
McCreary Academy
3 miles, N • 3.7 star
McCreary County Middle School
3 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of the Cumberlands
16 miles, E • 1.9 star
Somerset Community College
29 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Jellico Medical Center, Inc
18 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Baptist Health Corbin
25 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
64 miles, S • 2.3 star
Blue Grass Airport
95 miles, N • 1.9 star
Tri-Cities Airport
114 miles, SE • 1 star
Lovell Field
120 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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