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Holland, Kentucky

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Population in July 2007: 1,444.
Males: 734  (50.9%)
Females: 710  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

39.4 years
Kentucky median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 42153

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,410 (it was $29,049 in 2000)
Holland:

$52,410
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,792 (it was $14,047 in 2000)

Holland CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $179,033 (it was $65,600 in 2000)
Holland:

$179,033
KY:

$196,300
March 2022 cost of living index in Holland: 85.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Holland, KY (2000)
    • 1,32397.0%White alone
    • 191.4%Two or more races
    • 100.7%Hispanic
    • 50.4%Black alone
    • 40.3%Asian alone
    • 20.1%American Indian alone
    • 10.07%Other race alone

Races in Holland detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Holland, Kentucky as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Holland is 1,444 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 803 feet

Land area: 69.3 square miles.

Population density: 21 people per square mile   (very low).

Holland, Kentucky map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Holland CCD:

0.5% ($353)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Nashville-Davidson, TN (54.2 miles , pop. 545,524).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (368.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fountain Run, KY (2.3 miles ),
Scottsville, KY (3.2 miles ),
Lafayette, TN (3.2 miles ),
Tracy, KY (3.3 miles ),
Siloam, TN (3.4 miles ),
Settle, KY (3.5 miles ),
Gamaliel, KY (3.7 miles ),
Adolphus, KY (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 36.68 N, Longitude: 86.04 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 270

Distribution of median household income in Holland, KY in 2022
Holland satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Holland, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.2%)
  • Health care (9.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.1%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.7%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Wood products (8.6%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.2%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.3%)
  • Educational services (17.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.8%)
Most common occupations in Holland, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.4%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.4%)

Average climate in Holland, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Holland-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 58% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/27/1970, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.5 miles away from the Holland place center killed 3 people and injured 85 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 2/6/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.8 miles away from the place center killed 4 people and injured 11 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Holland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 156% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 159.4 miles away from Holland center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 156.2 miles away from Holland center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 159.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 132.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 179.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 152.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allen County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Holland:

  • MACON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; LAFAYETTE, TN)
  • KNOLLWOOD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LAFAYETTE, TN)
  • MEDICAL CENTER AT SCOTTSVILLE,THE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; SCOTTSVILLE, KY)
  • CAL TURNER REHAB AND SPECIALTY CARE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SCOTTSVILLE, KY)
  • THE PALACE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; RED BOILING SPRINGS, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Holland:

  • Western Kentucky University (about 32 miles; Bowling Green, KY; Full-time enrollment: 16,942)
  • Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 33 miles; Bowling Green, KY; FT enrollment: 2,794)
  • Volunteer State Community College (about 34 miles; Gallatin, TN; FT enrollment: 5,311)
  • Tennessee Technological University (about 46 miles; Cookeville, TN; FT enrollment: 9,761)
  • Lindsey Wilson College (about 51 miles; Columbia, KY; FT enrollment: 2,552)
  • Trevecca Nazarene University (about 55 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 2,223)
  • Tennessee State University (about 57 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 7,341)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Holland: Browns Ford Boat Ramp (A), East Allen Fire Department (B), South Allen Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Holland include: Highland Church (A), Mount Union United Methodist Church (B), New Salem Church (C), Pleasant Grove Church (D), Red Hill Church (E), Rough Hill Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Bandy Cemetery (1), Roark Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Barren River Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Benedict Branch (A), Doddy Branch (B), Coruth Branch (C), Turkeyfoot Creek (D), Trace Creek (E), Pinchgut Creek (F), Long Hungry Creek (G), Long Creek (H), Puncheon Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Allen County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.9%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

18.2%
Whole state:

15.8%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

3.8%
Whole state:

6.6%

For population 15 years and over in Holland:

Marital status in Holland, KY
  • Never married: 19.3%
  • Now married: 66.1%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

For population 25 years and over in Holland:

  • High school or higher: 63.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 8.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.8
Kentucky average:

13.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Holland, KY (based on Allen County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,60223
Mainline Protestant1,38312
Black Protestant1231
Catholic1021
Other3-
None13,743-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Allen County:

2.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Allen County:

4.77 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Here:

2.65 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.7%
State:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Allen County:

31.0%
State:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Allen County:

14.0%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Holland:

  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WLCK (1250 AM; 1 kW; SCOTTSVILLE, KY; Owner: SHERANDAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WEEN (1460 AM; 1 kW; LAFAYETTE, TN; Owner: LAFAYETTE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WHIN (1010 AM; 5 kW; GALLATIN, TN; Owner: WHIN, INC.)
  • WPLN (1430 AM; 15 kW; MADISON, TN)
  • WKCT (930 AM; 5 kW; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: DAILY NEWS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTKY (1370 AM; daytime; 2 kW; TOMPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: WHITTIMORE ENTERPRISES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Holland:

  • WGGC (95.1 FM; GLASGOW, KY; Owner: HERITAGE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVLE (99.3 FM; SCOTTSVILLE, KY; Owner: SHERANDAN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLCT (102.1 FM; LAFAYETTE, TN; Owner: LAFAYETTE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGFX (104.5 FM; GALLATIN, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDNS (93.3 FM; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: DAILY NEWS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMAK (96.3 FM; MURFREESBORO, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WUBT (101.1 FM; RUSSELLVILLE, KY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMOT (89.5 FM; MURFREESBORO, TN; Owner: MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKWY (102.7 FM; TOMPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: J.K. WHITTIMORE)
  • WKYU-FM (88.9 FM; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • WTKY-FM (92.1 FM; TOMPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: WHITTIMORE ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WUHU (107.1 FM; SMITHS GROVE, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WSGP (88.3 FM; GLASGOW, KY; Owner: SOMERSET EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • WUCZ (104.1 FM; CARTHAGE, TN; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOVO (105.3 FM; GLASGOW, KY; Owner: NEWBERRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGBV (94.1 FM; GLASGOW, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • WVFB (101.5 FM; CELINA, TN; Owner: ELIZABETH BERNICE WHITTIMORE)

TV broadcast stations around Holland:

  • WPBM-LP (Channel 48; SCOTTSVILLE, KY; Owner: PROCLAIM BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPGD (Channel 50; HENDERSONVILLE, TN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WNKY (Channel 40; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: MMK LICENSE LLC)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Holland, KY
  • 47.4%Electricity
  • 43.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.1%Wood
  • 1.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Holland, KY
  • 34.2%Electricity
  • 26.6%Wood
  • 21.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Holland compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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