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Lynch, Kentucky

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Population in 2022: 621 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: -31.0%
 
Males: 270  (43.5%)
Females: 351  (56.5%)
Median resident age:

59.6 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $29,535 (it was $17,609 in 2000)
Lynch:

$29,535
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,156 (it was $13,369 in 2000)

Lynch city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $60,554 (it was $29,200 in 2000)
Lynch:

$60,554
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $79,593; detached houses: $83,503; townhouses or other attached units: $67,790; mobile homes: $19,639

Median gross rent in 2022: $913.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lynch: 78.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 31.7%
(35.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.0% for Black residents, 21.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Lynch, KY (2022)
    • 53377.8%White alone
    • 12017.5%Black alone
    • 192.8%Two or more races
    • 60.9%Hispanic

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

Crime rates in Lynch by year

Type

2009

2010

2015

2016

2017
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		1
(123.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(133.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		1
(123.2)		2
(267.7)		0
(0.0)		1
(142.5)		1
(145.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		2
(246.3)		0
(0.0)		1
(140.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index117.045.55.610.010.2

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City-data.com crime index in Lynch, KY

Crime rate in Lynch detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.80
Kentucky average:

1.90
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Ancestries: Irish (14.7%), English (11.5%), Hungarian (5.6%), Italian (3.2%), Scottish (3.2%), Welsh (2.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 05/07/1963

Elevation: 1720 feet

Land area: 0.33 square miles.

Population density: 1,900 people per square mile   (low).

Lynch, Kentucky map

11 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.2%
Kentucky:

2.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $843 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $600 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Johnson City, TN (53.0 miles , pop. 55,469).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (113.7 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (422.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Benham, KY (1.4 miles ),
Cumberland, KY (2.0 miles ),
Eolia, KY (2.6 miles ),
Keokee, VA (2.7 miles ),
Appalachia, VA (2.9 miles ),
Upper Clover, KY (3.1 miles ),
Big Stone Gap, VA (3.2 miles ),
Whitesburg, KY (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 36.97 N, Longitude: 82.92 W

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

5.9%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Lynch, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (18.3%)
  • Health care (15.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Construction (8.3%)
  • Public administration (7.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (23.1%)
  • Construction (19.2%)
  • Public administration (10.6%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.8%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (2.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (27.9%)
  • Educational services (25.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.6%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
  • Machinery (2.2%)
Most common occupations in Lynch, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Extraction workers (7.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Cashiers (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Extraction workers (18.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.1%)
  • Cashiers (8.1%)
  • Registered nurses (7.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.4%)

Average climate in Lynch, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lynch-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Kentucky state average. It is 71% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/9/1988, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 47.8 miles away from the Lynch city center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/18/1995, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 26.7 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lynch-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 37% 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 102.6 miles away from Lynch center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 106.6 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 281.2 miles away from Lynch center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 99.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG) earthquake occurred 97.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/10/2012 at 17:08:14, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 10.6 mi) earthquake occurred 14.2 miles away from Lynch center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Harlan County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 11, Mudslides: 6, Landslides: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Fires: 2, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lynch topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lynch:

  • WELLMONT LONESOME PINE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; BIG STONE GAP, VA)
  • HERITAGE HALL BIG STONE GAP (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BIG STONE GAP, VA)
  • HERITAGE HALL HEALTH CARE II (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BIG STONE GAP, VA)
  • LETCHER MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WHITESBURG, KY)
  • NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; NORTON, VA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lynch:

  • Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 5 miles; Cumberland, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,196)
  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 24 miles; Hazard, KY; FT enrollment: 2,087)
  • Northeast State Community College (about 44 miles; Blountville, TN; FT enrollment: 4,480)
  • Lincoln Memorial University (about 49 miles; Harrogate, TN; FT enrollment: 3,706)
  • King University (about 50 miles; Bristol, TN; FT enrollment: 2,472)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 51 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,660)
  • East Tennessee State University (about 56 miles; Johnson City, TN; FT enrollment: 12,774)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lynch: Lynch Fire Department (A), Mine Rescue Station (B), Lamp House Number 2 (C), Johnsons Lifecare Ambulance Service (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Charles Branch (A), Laurel Hill Branch (B), Gap Branch (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Louise Slaughter - Politician, Juanita M. Kreps, Joe Maggard - Film actor.

Harlan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lynch and their reported violations in the past:

LYNCH WATER WORKS (Population served: 1,078, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAY-01-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAY-01-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-09-2014), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-09-2014), St Compliance achieved (MAY-13-2014)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-05-2014), St Public Notif requested (FEB-05-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-04-2014), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-04-2014), St Compliance achieved (MAY-13-2014)
  • 24 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.2%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.8%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Lynch:

Marital status in Lynch, KY
  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 58.4%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 9.2%

For population 25 years and over in Lynch:

  • High school or higher: 88.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.1%
  • Unemployed: 15.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Kentucky average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lynch, KY (based on Harlan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant12,15295
Mainline Protestant1,52413
Black Protestant9683
Catholic2073
Other1512
None14,276-
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: 10
Harlan County:

3.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

4.18 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Here:

2.57 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.9%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.8%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

21.0%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Lynch:

50.0%
State:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Lynch:

45.1%
Kentucky:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Lynch:

29.3
Kentucky:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Lynch:

19.9%
Kentucky:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Lynch:

10.1%
Kentucky:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Lynch:

6.6
Kentucky:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

34.5%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

54.9%
Kentucky:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.0%
Kentucky:

78.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lynch, KY Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 9$16,177$21,5690$0
Totals for Government 9$16,177$21,5690$0

Lynch government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $34,000 ($54.75)
    Water Utilities: $30,000 ($48.31)
    Police Protection: $30,000 ($48.31)
    Central Staff Services: $29,000 ($46.70)
    Sewerage: $23,000 ($37.04)
    Local Fire Protection: $10,000 ($16.10)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($1.61)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $156,000 ($251.21)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($19.32)

Lynch government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $113,000 ($181.96)
    Solid Waste Management: $63,000 ($101.45)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $6,000 ($9.66)
    Rents: $5,000 ($8.05)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($3.22)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $139,000 ($223.83)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $15,000 ($24.15)
    Other: $5,000 ($8.05)
  • Tax - Property: $47,000 ($75.68)
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $40,000 ($64.41)
    Public Utilities Sales: $19,000 ($30.60)

Lynch government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $100,000 ($161.03)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $100,000 ($161.03)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $46,000 ($74.07)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $46,000 ($74.07)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $29,000 ($46.70)
    End of Fiscal Year: $11,000 ($17.71)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lynch:

  • WCPM (1280 AM; 1 kW; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTCW (920 AM; 4 kW; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WNVA (1350 AM; 5 kW; NORTON, VA; Owner: RADIO-WISE, INC.)
  • WFSR (970 AM; 5 kW; HARLAN, KY; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING COMPAY)
  • WEZC (1480 AM; daytime; 5 kW; NEON, KY; Owner: JESUS COMMUNICATION ILNC.)
  • WGOC (640 AM; 10 kW; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WSWV (1570 AM; 2 kW; PENNINGTON GAP, VA; Owner: IBS COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • WZAP (690 AM; 10 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: RAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPWT (870 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WKIC (1390 AM; 5 kW; HAZARD, KY)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WHGG (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lynch:

  • WSEH (102.7 FM; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAXM (93.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W223AA (92.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIFX-FM (94.3 FM; JENKINS, KY; Owner: LETCHER COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WXKQ-FM (103.9 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WMMT (88.7 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: APPALSHOP, INCORPORATED)
  • WSGS (101.1 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WDXC (102.3 FM; POUND, VA; Owner: WDXC RADIO, INC.)
  • WTFM (98.5 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WEKH (90.9 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • WTUK (105.1 FM; HARLAN, KY; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WZQQ (97.9 FM; HYDEN, KY; Owner: LESLIE COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJMD (104.7 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: HAZARD BROADCASTING SERVICES)
  • WNVA-FM (106.3 FM; NORTON, VA; Owner: RADIO WISE, INC.)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WRZK (95.9 FM; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: MURRAY COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC. COMMUNICATION CORP)
  • WISE-FM (90.5 FM; WISE, VA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA'S COLLEGE AT WISE)
  • WETS-FM (89.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WJDT (106.5 FM; ROGERSVILLE, TN; Owner: C & S BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Lynch:

  • WAPM-CA (Channel 9; LYNCH/BENHAM, KY; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W24BT (Channel 24; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WYMT-TV (Channel 57; HAZARD, KY; Owner: WYMT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W31BU (Channel 31; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BQ (Channel 53; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W69ED (Channel 69; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WKHA (Channel 35; HAZARD, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W26BK (Channel 26; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WAGV (Channel 44; HARLAN, KY; Owner: LIVING FAITH MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WSBN-TV (Channel 47; NORTON, VA; Owner: BLUE RIDGE PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 381ft / 116mTotal length
  • $721,000Total costs
  • 20,992Total average daily traffic
  • 2,081Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Lynch, KY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 21980-1989
  • 81990-1999
  • 32010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lynch, KY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Lynch)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Black Mountain 1000 Ft Ssw Of Radar Sta (Lat: 36.916472 Lon: -82.900444), Call Sign: WNJS633, Licensee ID: L00008055,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.3000 MHz, 48.5200 MHz, Grant Date: 09/09/1997, Expiration Date: 09/09/2002, Cancellation Date: 11/21/2000, Registrant: Kentucky Utilities Company, 1 Quality Street, Lexington, KY 40507-1462, Phone: (606) 748-5221

  • 3.6 Miles South West, Atop Black Mountain (Lat: 36.916389 Lon: -82.900556), Type: Bant, Structure height: 54 m, Call Sign: WPUP877,
    Assigned Frequencies: 75.5400 MHz, 461.750 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/2002, Expiration Date: 04/10/2012, Cancellation Date: 06/16/2012, Certifier: Vernon Engle, Registrant: National License Corporation, 9050 Briarclift Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46256, Phone: (317) 849-5866, Email:

  • Black Mountain 3 Km Ssw Of Radar Sta (Lat: 36.914389 Lon: -82.894028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 55 m, Overall height: 58 m, Call Sign: WRDJ382,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.587 MHz, Grant Date: 05/13/2019, Expiration Date: 05/13/2029, Certifier: John Pulliam, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • 3.6 Miles South West, Atop Black Mtn (Lat: 36.914278 Lon: -82.894028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54 m, Call Sign: WRXB736,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.602 MHz, Grant Date: 04/24/2023, Expiration Date: 04/24/2033, Certifier: Karen Cooper, Registrant: G & G Communications, 354 Williams Branch Rd, Hazard, KY 41701, Phone: (606) 378-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • CUMBERLAND, On Looney Ridge, 1 Mi N Of Lynch (Lat: 36.979444 Lon: -83.025056), Type: Mast, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.5 m, Call Sign: WPND644,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6373.90 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 06/22/2010, Certifier: Carol L Tacker, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3074, Email:

  • Big Black, Lat: 36.914750 Lon: -82.893722, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 22.9 m, Overall height: 29.9 m, Call Sign: WQUW788,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/04/2014, Expiration Date: 11/04/2024, Certifier: Cary V Johnson, Registrant: Tri-State Electronics, Inc., 640 Four Mile Road, Baxter, KY 40806, Phone: (606) 273-9464, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KC4TIS, Grant Date: 10/02/1990, Expiration Date: 10/02/2000, Cancellation Date: 10/03/2002, Registrant: Jo E Golden, 122 E Main St, Lynch, KY 40855

  • Call Sign: KD4DBP, Licensee ID: L00466382, Grant Date: 07/12/2011, Expiration Date: 07/23/2021, Cancellation Date: 07/25/2023, Certifier: Clyde E Gibson, Registrant: Clyde E Gibson, Lynch, KY 40855

  • Call Sign: N4IZD, Licensee ID: L00852331, Grant Date: 04/23/2004, Expiration Date: 07/15/2014, Cancellation Date: 02/10/2009, Certifier: Troy L Golden, Registrant: Troy L Golden, 122 E Main St, Lynch, KY 40855


Most common first names in Lynch, KY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George1473.1 years
James1267.5 years
William1178.5 years
Charles1067.0 years
Mary979.9 years
Annie777.5 years
John772.9 years
Sam773.6 years
Willie673.5 years
Arthur577.2 years
Most common last names in Lynch, KY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1171.7 years
Brown1070.1 years
Davis963.9 years
Lewis876.0 years
Johnson876.5 years
Owens782.9 years
Cornett758.2 years
Hollin575.0 years
Webb569.6 years
Williams581.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lynch, KY
  • 85.2%Electricity
  • 5.9%Wood
  • 5.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.4%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lynch, KY
  • 65.1%Electricity
  • 19.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.1%Wood
  • 7.0%Coal or coke


Lynch compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above 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.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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