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Isonville, Kentucky

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Population in July 2007: 2,639.
Males: 1,312  (49.7%)
Females: 1,327  (50.3%)
Median resident age:

35.6 years
Kentucky median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 41171

Estimated median household income in 2022: $34,657 (it was $18,714 in 2000)
Isonville:

$34,657
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $15,147 (it was $10,456 in 2000)

Isonville CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $91,080 (it was $39,700 in 2000)
Isonville:

$91,080
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $153,944; detached houses: $180,483; mobile homes: $93,008
March 2022 cost of living index in Isonville: 81.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Isonville, KY (2000)
    • 2,15898.5%White alone
    • 170.8%Two or more races
    • 130.6%Hispanic
    • 10.05%Black alone
    • 10.05%American Indian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 690 feet

Land area: 104.2 square miles.

Population density: 25 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.7% ($276)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntington, WV (37.8 miles , pop. 51,475).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (80.9 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (357.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sandy Hook, KY (2.5 miles ),
Blaine, KY (3.2 miles ),
Webbville, KY (3.4 miles ),
Willard, KY (3.5 miles ),
Grahn, KY (3.5 miles ),
Paint Creek, KY (3.6 miles ),
Flatgap, KY (3.7 miles ),
Olive Hill, KY (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 38.11 N, Longitude: 83.01 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 606

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

8.2%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Isonville, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (18.2%)
  • Educational services (15.5%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Food (4.2%)
  • Social assistance (4.2%)
  • Health care (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (28.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (7.6%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.9%)
  • Social assistance (3.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (34.5%)
  • Health care (11.4%)
  • Food (9.2%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Public administration (5.2%)
  • Social assistance (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Isonville, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Carpenters (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Construction laborers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (9.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Construction laborers (6.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (13.5%)
  • Therapists (11.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)

Average climate in Isonville, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Isonville, Kentucky average temperatures Isonville, Kentucky average precipitation Isonville, Kentucky humidity Isonville, Kentucky wind speed Isonville, Kentucky snowfall Isonville, Kentucky sunshine Isonville, Kentucky clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 69.8. This is about average.

City:

69.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 34.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.85. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.85
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Isonville-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Kentucky state average. It is 51% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 42.5 miles away from the Isonville place center killed 7 people and injured 93 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 26.7 miles away from the place center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Isonville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 27% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 51.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 276.9 miles away from Isonville center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 47.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 154.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 265.7 miles away from Isonville center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 86.7 miles away from Isonville 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 Elliott County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 8, Mudslides: 7, Winter Storms: 6, Landslides: 4, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Isonville:

  • CARTER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GRAYSON, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Isonville:

  • Morehead State University (about 24 miles; Morehead, KY; Full-time enrollment: 7,523)
  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 32 miles; Ashland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,482)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 32 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,660)
  • Marshall University (about 39 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 11,450)
  • Shawnee State University (about 44 miles; Portsmouth, OH; FT enrollment: 4,160)
  • Maysville Community and Technical College (about 57 miles; Maysville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,969)
  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 62 miles; Hazard, KY; FT enrollment: 2,087)

Public elementary/middle school in Isonville:

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Notable locations in Isonville: Little Fork (A), Isonville Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Isonville include: Fraley Chapel (A), Little Fork Church (B), Lower Bruin Church (C), Watson Church (D), Lower Blaine Trace Enterprise Baptist Church (E), Wallow Hole Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Backbone Cemetery (1), Burton Cemetery (2), Arthur Bays Cemetery (3), Burton Cemetery (4), Gilliam Cemetery (5), McDavid Cemetery (6), Oney Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Anderson Branch (A), Beech Branch (B), Bentley Branch (C), Big Fork (D), Bill Branch (E), Bills Branch (F), Birchfield Creek (G), Blaine Trace (H), Boggs Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Isonville: Grayson Lake Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

75.7%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.8%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

31.5%
Whole state:

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

9.1%
Whole state:

6.6%

For population 15 years and over in Isonville:

Marital status in Isonville, KY
  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 65.5%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

For population 25 years and over in Isonville:

  • High school or higher: 50.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 10.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 47.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

17.9
Kentucky average:

13.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Isonville, KY (based on Elliott County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2451
Evangelical Protestant1587
None7,449-
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: 1
Elliott County:

1.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Here:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Elliott County:

1.40 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Elliott County:

11.5%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Elliott County:

31.6%
Kentucky:

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

15.6%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Isonville:

  • WGOH (1370 AM; 5 kW; GRAYSON, KY; Owner: CARTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVHU (800 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPRT (960 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WRVC (930 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTCR (1420 AM; 5 kW; KENOVA, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDOC (1310 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY)
  • WMTC (730 AM; 5 kW; VANCLEVE, KY; Owner: THE KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN HOLINESS ASSN.)
  • WOKT (1040 AM; daytime; 2 kW; CANNONSBURG, KY; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.-KY)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEKG (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; JACKSON, KY; Owner: INTERMOUNTAIN B/CING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Isonville:

  • WMKY (90.3 FM; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKLW-FM (94.7 FM; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: B & G BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPAY-FM (104.1 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: RADIO STATIONS WPAY/WPFB, INC.)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, INC.)
  • WUGO (102.3 FM; GRAYSON, KY; Owner: CARTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDGG (93.7 FM; ASHLAND, KY; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE B/CASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBMK (88.5 FM; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WSIP-FM (98.9 FM; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: SIP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOSP (91.5 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WLKS-FM (102.9 FM; WEST LIBERTY, KY; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY INDUSTRIES, INC.)
  • WBKS (107.1 FM; IRONTON, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZAQ (92.3 FM; LOUISA, KY; Owner: LOUISA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRLV-FM (106.5 FM; SALYERSVILLE, KY; Owner: WALLINGFORD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WQXX (106.1 FM; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY INDUSTRIES, INC.)
  • WIVY (96.3 FM; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: GATEWAY RADIO WORKS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Isonville:

  • WUPX-TV (Channel 67; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: PAXSON LEXINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WKMR (Channel 38; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W26BK (Channel 26; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WPBY-TV (Channel 33; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • W16BI (Channel 16; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • W.A. Gillum, North Of Highway 32 Near Isonville, Elliott County, Kentucky (Lat: 38.069556 Lon: -83.076583), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 21063 m, Overall height: 54.8 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: East Kentucky Network, LLC D/B/A Appalachian Wireless, Compliance@ekn.Com, , Ivel, Phone: (606) 477-2355

  • W.A. Gillum, North Of Highway 32 Near Isonville, Elliott County, Kentucky (Lat: 38.069556 Lon: -83.076583), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 21063 m, Overall height: 54.8 m, Registrant: East Kentucky Network, LLC D/B/A Appalachian Wireless, Compliance@ekn.Com, , Ivel, Phone: (606) 477-2355

  • W.A. Gillum, North Of Highway 32 Near Isonville, Elliott County, Kentucky (Lat: 38.069556 Lon: -83.076583), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 21063 m, Overall height: 54.8 m, Registrant: East Kentucky Network, LLC D/B/A Appalachian Wireless, Compliance@ekn.Com, , Ivel, Phone: (606) 477-2355

  • Michael L Johnson, North Of Highway 32 Near Isonville, Elliott County, Kentucky (Lat: 38.069556 Lon: -83.076583), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 21063 m, Overall height: 54.8 m, Registrant: East Kentucky Network, LLC D/B/A Appalachian Wireless, Compliance@ekn.Com, , Ivel, Phone: (606) 477-2355


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KO4CJM, Licensee ID: L02331166, Grant Date: 03/05/2020, Expiration Date: 03/05/2030, Certifier: Tina Preece, Registrant: Tina Preece, 9079 S Ky 32, Isonville, KY 41149

  • Call Sign: KO4CJN, Licensee ID: L02331167, Grant Date: 03/05/2020, Expiration Date: 03/05/2030, Certifier: William C Reed, Registrant: William C Reed, 2695 S Ky 706, Isonville, KY 41149


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Isonville, KY
  • 37.1%Electricity
  • 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.3%Wood
  • 4.9%Coal or coke
  • 3.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.6%Other fuel
  • 3.3%Utility gas
  • 0.7%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Isonville, KY
  • 22.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.2%Wood
  • 17.0%Electricity
  • 17.0%Coal or coke
  • 11.1%Utility gas
  • 5.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.2%Other fuel


Isonville compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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