Pikeville, Kentucky

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Population in 2021: 7,327 (71% urban, 29% rural).
Population change since 2000: +16.4%
 
Males: 3,484  (47.6%)
Females: 3,843  (52.4%)
Median resident age:

35.4 years
Kentucky median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 41501.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $41,182 (it was $22,026 in 2000)
Pikeville:

$41,182
KY:

$55,573

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $29,677 (it was $21,426 in 2000)

Pikeville city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $262,687 (it was $102,900 in 2000)
Pikeville:

$262,687
KY:

$173,300

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $344,527; detached houses: $366,403; townhouses or other attached units: $329,675; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $140,683; mobile homes: $72,433

Median gross rent in 2021: $777.

March 2022 cost of living index in Pikeville: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 27.1%
(28.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 57.1% for American Indian residents, 6.5% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Pikeville, KY (2021)
    • 6,80892.0%White alone
    • 1752.4%Asian alone
    • 1431.9%Black alone
    • 1331.8%Two or more races
    • 650.9%Hispanic
    • 200.3%American Indian alone

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According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there were 31 registered sex offenders living in Pikeville, Kentucky as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Pikeville is 236 to 1.


Crime rates in Pikeville by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.6)
1
(14.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
2
(31.6)
2
(31.9)
2
(31.2)
1
(14.5)
2
(28.8)
1
(14.5)
1
(14.6)
6
(86.9)
2
(27.1)
6
(85.3)
2
(28.1)
7
(105.4)
8
(121.4)
1
(15.4)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
3
(47.4)
5
(79.7)
1
(15.6)
4
(57.9)
2
(28.8)
2
(28.9)
3
(43.7)
3
(43.4)
8
(108.5)
3
(42.6)
1
(14.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(45.5)
5
(76.9)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
6
(94.8)
6
(95.6)
8
(124.9)
6
(86.9)
3
(43.2)
5
(72.4)
1
(14.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.6)
4
(56.8)
2
(28.1)
5
(75.3)
7
(106.2)
9
(138.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
32
(505.4)
41
(653.2)
28
(437.1)
28
(405.6)
58
(834.4)
46
(665.8)
41
(596.8)
50
(723.8)
50
(678.2)
48
(682.1)
54
(758.3)
50
(752.9)
59
(895.0)
52
(799.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
334
(5,276)
373
(5,942)
397
(6,197)
352
(5,099)
369
(5,309)
385
(5,572)
419
(6,099)
519
(7,513)
398
(5,398)
350
(4,974)
296
(4,157)
246
(3,704)
296
(4,490)
109
(1,677)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
15
(236.9)
7
(111.5)
9
(140.5)
9
(130.4)
15
(215.8)
8
(115.8)
14
(203.8)
9
(130.3)
7
(94.9)
4
(56.8)
9
(126.4)
6
(90.3)
12
(182.0)
16
(246.1)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(15.6)
1
(14.5)
3
(43.2)
1
(14.5)
1
(14.6)
2
(29.0)
1
(13.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(15.1)
2
(30.3)
1
(15.4)
City-Data.com crime index323.8360.8344.4289.1328.3342.5329.7444.1355.1372.0261.8307.5388.8205.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Pikeville, KY

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 26 (25 officers - 24 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.92
Kentucky average:

1.89
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Ancestries: American (34.5%), English (13.2%), Irish (13.1%), German (7.3%), European (3.9%), Scotch-Irish (2.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 02/05/1848

Land area: 15.4 square miles.

Population density: 475 people per square mile   (low).

Pikeville, Kentucky map

230 residents are foreign born (1.5% Asia, 1.0% Europe).

This city:

3.1%
Kentucky:

4.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $4,350 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,337 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntington, WV (64.9 miles , pop. 51,475).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (114.0 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (407.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Coal Run Village, KY (1.9 miles ),
Millard, KY (2.5 miles ),
Mud Creek, KY (2.6 miles ),
Betsy Layne, KY (2.8 miles ),
Robinson Creek, KY (2.8 miles ),
Raccoon, KY (2.9 miles ),
Mayflower, KY (2.9 miles ),
Mare Creek, KY (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 37.48 N, Longitude: 82.53 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): The City That Moves Mountains

Daytime population change due to commuting: +8,776 (+118.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,095 (77.2%)

Area code: 606

Distribution of median household income in Pikeville, KY in 2021
Distribution of house value in Pikeville, KY in 2021
Pikeville satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $468,400
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $338,500
  • 2019: 7 buildings, average cost: $300,800
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $300,800
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $300,800
  • 2016: 7 buildings, average cost: $300,800
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $277,000
  • 2014: 21 buildings, average cost: $318,700
  • 2013: 13 buildings, average cost: $389,800
  • 2012: 10 buildings, average cost: $340,400
  • 2011: 10 buildings, average cost: $340,400
  • 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $274,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $294,000
  • 2008: 25 buildings, average cost: $138,500
  • 2007: 38 buildings, average cost: $138,500
  • 2006: 45 buildings, average cost: $138,500
  • 2005: 37 buildings, average cost: $143,100
  • 2004: 22 buildings, average cost: $270,900
  • 2003: 34 buildings, average cost: $78,800
  • 2002: 32 buildings, average cost: $78,800
  • 2001: 29 buildings, average cost: $78,800
  • 2000: 27 buildings, average cost: $78,800
  • 1999: 30 buildings, average cost: $78,800
  • 1998: 28 buildings, average cost: $78,800
  • 1997: 20 buildings, average cost: $144,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Pikeville, KY residents
Average permit cost in Pikeville, KY
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.9%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Historical population in Pikeville, KY
Historical housing units in Pikeville, KY
Most common industries in Pikeville, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (17.0%)
  • Health care (14.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.3%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.8%)
  • Construction (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (12.4%)
  • Health care (11.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.0%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (26.5%)
  • Health care (16.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.4%)
  • Public administration (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Pikeville, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Lawyers (3.7%)
  • Physicians and surgeons (3.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Lawyers (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Physicians and surgeons (5.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)

Average climate in Pikeville, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Pikeville, Kentucky environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 56.1. This is better than average.

City:

56.1
U.S.:

74.2
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 1.08. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.08
U.S.:

1.79
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 21.8. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 7.34. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.34
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Pikeville-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Kentucky state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/1995, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 24.7 miles away from the Pikeville city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/4/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 54.9 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pikeville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 22% 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 92.1 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 105.4 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 253.2 miles away from the city 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 86.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB) earthquake occurred 37.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 38.6 miles away from Pikeville 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 Pike County (38) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 30
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 28, Storms: 25, Mudslides: 12, Tornadoes: 9, Landslides: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Fires: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Pikeville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Pikeville:

  • HOSPICE OF PIKE COUNTY (1414 SOUTH MAYO TRAIL)
  • PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER (Voluntary non-profit - Private, 911 BYPASS ROAD)
  • PARKVIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (200 NURSING HOME LANE)
  • SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF PIKEVILLE (260 SOUTH MAYO TRAIL)
  • EASTERN KENTUCKY DIALYSIS (167 WEDDINGTON BRANCH ROAD)
  • FMC - PIKEVILLE (146 ADAMS LANE)
  • HOME CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC (1414 SOUTH MAYO TRAIL)
  • PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH AGENCY (911 BYPASS ROAD)

Airports and heliports located in Pikeville:

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College/University in Pikeville:

  • University of Pikeville (Full-time enrollment: 1,229; Location: 147 Sycamore St; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.upike.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pikeville:

  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 20 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,660)
  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 40 miles; Hazard, KY; FT enrollment: 2,087)
  • Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 44 miles; Cumberland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,196)
  • King University (about 66 miles; Bristol, TN; FT enrollment: 2,472)
  • Marshall University (about 66 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 11,450)
  • Northeast State Community College (about 69 miles; Blountville, TN; FT enrollment: 4,480)
  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 69 miles; Ashland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,482)

Public high schools in Pikeville:

  • SHELBY VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 599, Location: 125 DOUGLAS PARK, Grades: 9-12)
  • PIKEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 577, Location: 120 CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVE, Grades: 7-12)
  • PIKE COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 100 WINNERS CIRCLE DRIVE, Grades: 9-12)
  • SHELBY VALLEY DAY TREATMENT (Location: 95 DOUGLAS PARK, Grades: 7-12)
  • NORTHPOINT ACADEMY (Location: 5279 NORTH MAYO TRAIL, Grades: 6-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Pikeville:

Private elementary/middle schools in Pikeville:

  • ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL (Students: 77, Location: 147 BRYAN ST, Grades: PK-6)
  • CHRIST CENTRAL SCHOOL (Students: 38, Location: 630 ADAMS RD, Grades: PK-8)
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Library in Pikeville:

  • PIKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $2,889,377; Location: 119 COLLEGE STREET SUITE 3; 196,458 books; 6,252 e-books; 7,073 audio materials; 13,939 video materials; 9 local licensed databases; 48 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 157 print serial subscriptions; 1,371 electronic serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • There are only 2 colleges listed for Pikeville, Ky....National College of Business and Technology is a college that was omitted...I attend this college and it should be listed with colleges...thank you
  • An original play, "Measured in Labor: The Coal Creek Project" will be presented at Pikeville High School on June 5th at 8:00 pm. The play is based on the 1902 Fraterville Mine explosion that killed over 200 miners and explores how the wives and mothers of the miners rebuilt their community. The playwright and actors visited an active underground mine in Hazard in preparation for the play. The performance is free and hosted by Pikeville Main Street Renaissance and the National Endowment for the Arts. Information on the play can be found at www.coalcreekaml.com.
  • School of Osteopathic Medicine not listed. PCSOM offers a four-year program that results in the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.). PCSOM is fully accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Professional Education. website: www.pcsom.pc.edu

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Pikeville: Poor Farm (A), Lovers Leap Rock (B), Indian Rock (C), Bob Amos Park (D), Pikeville Fire and Ambulance Station 3 (E), Pikeville Fire and Ambulance Station 2 (F), Pikeville Fire and Ambulance Station 1 Headquarters (G), Hambley Athletic Complex (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Pikeville: First Christian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Johnson Memorial Cemetery (1), Dill Cemetery (2), Johnson Memorial Cemetery (3), Peggy Sword Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Cedar Creek (A), Williams Branch (B), Lower Chloe Creek (C), Lank Branch (D), Lackens Branch (E), Island Creek (F), Ivy Creek (G), Harolds Branch (H), Fife Fork (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Big Sandy Heritage Center (Museums; 773 Hambley Boulevard) (1), Plaza Arcade (Amusement & Theme Parks; 5511 East Shelbiana Road) (2), Bank Shot Billiards (Amusement & Theme Parks; 6883 Millard Highway) (3), Bingo Supplies Unlimited (Amusement & Theme Parks; 540 Chloe Road) (4), Tourist Information Center (781 Hambley Boulevard) (5), Pike County Tourism Commission (787 Hambley Boulevard) (6). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Days Inn Pikeville (1028 South Mayo Trail) (1), Days Inn (1028 South Mayo Trail) (2), Colley Motel (2088 South Mayo Trail) (3), Cricket Inn (USHighway 23 North) (4), Pinson Inn (2nd Street) (5), Moderne Villa Motel (1066 South Mayo Trail) (6), Daniel Boone Motor Inns (USHighway 23 North) (7), Super 8 Pikeville KY (198 Thompson Road) (8), Super 8 Motel-Pikeville (497 Thompson Road) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Kentucky State - Clerk Of Circuit & District Courts- Circuit Court- Family Court Divi (146 Main Street) (1), Kentucky State - Clerk of Circuit & District Courts- Circuit Court- Probate C (89 Division Street) (2), Federal Bureau of Investigation (334 Main Street) (3), Kentucky State - Clerk Of Circuit & District Courts- Circuit Court- Steve C (89 Division Street) (4), Kentucky State - Department of Transportation- Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement Of (Mayo Trail North) (5), Kentucky State - Clerk of Circuit & District Courts- Circuit Court- Court Administr (89 Division Street) (6), Kentucky State - Clerk Of Circuit & District Courts- Circuit Court- David Des (89 Division Street) (7), Kentucky State - Clerk Of Circuit & District Courts- Circuit Court- Small Cl (89 Division Street) (8), U S Government - District Court Clerk (Federal Building) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Dwight Yoakam - singer-songwriter, musician, Judi Patton - Kentucky's First Lady and women's rights activist, Mark Reynolds (baseball) - Baseball player, Jerry Layne - Baseball umpire, Joe Jordan (fighter) - Martial artist, Jonny Venters - Baseball player, Woody Blackburn - College golfer, Robert Damron - PGA Tour Golf player (born: 10/27/72), Ferrel Harris - Former NASCAR driver, Griffin Myers - Actor.

Pike 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 Pikeville and their reported violations in the past:

MOUNTAIN WATER DIST #1 MARROW BONE (Population served: 48,518, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-28-2010), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-28-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-14-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-11-2011), St AO (w/penalty) issued (MAY-19-2011)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-30-2010), St Formal NOV issued (APR-30-2010), St Public Notif received (MAY-24-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-11-2011), St AO (w/penalty) issued (MAY-19-2011)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-02-2010), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-02-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-15-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-11-2011), St AO (w/penalty) issued (MAY-19-2011)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between JAN-2008 and MAR-2008, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-22-2008), St Formal NOV issued (APR-22-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-22-2008), St Compliance achieved (AUG-06-2008)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between OCT-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-14-2007), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-14-2007), St Public Notif received (MAR-17-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-28-2007)
  • One other older monitoring violation
PIKEVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 10,692, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In DEC-2012. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-18-2013), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-18-2013), St Public Notif received (JUL-26-2013), St Compliance achieved (AUG-01-2013)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-05-2011), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-05-2011), St Public Notif received (JUN-22-2011), St Compliance achieved (AUG-03-2011), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JAN-11-2012)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-02-2011), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-02-2011), St Public Notif received (MAR-14-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-10-2011), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JAN-11-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-25-2010), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-25-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-29-2010), St Public Notif received (JUN-30-2011), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JAN-11-2012)
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2010), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-01-2010), St Public Notif received (DEC-13-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-11-2011), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JAN-11-2012)
  • One regular monitoring violation
  • 9 other older monitoring violations
MOSLEY PROPERTY LLC (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-02-2011), St Public Notif requested (NOV-02-2011), St Compliance achieved (JAN-27-2012), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUN-26-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-27-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In MAR-20-2013, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-13-2013), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-13-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-27-2013), St Compliance achieved (AUG-01-2013)
  • Failure to Consult with State - In OCT-21-2012, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (DEC-03-2012), St Compliance achieved (DEC-27-2012)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In NOV-2011. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-15-2012), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-15-2012), St Compliance achieved (FEB-20-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-27-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-01-2012), St Public Notif requested (FEB-01-2012), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUN-26-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-13-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-27-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-01-2012), St Public Notif requested (FEB-01-2012), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUN-26-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-13-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-27-2013)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 3 minor monitoring violations
  • 14 regular monitoring violations
  • 3 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.9%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.8%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in Pikeville in 2010:

  • 318 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 271 people in college/university student housing
  • 83 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 29 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness

People in group quarters in Pikeville in 2000:

  • 263 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 118 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 107 people in nursing homes
  • 20 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 4 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
Arena or stadium:
  • Eastern Kentucky Expo Center. Capacity: 7,000.

Banks with branches in Pikeville (2011 data):

  • Community Trust Bank, Inc.: Pike Weddington Plaza Branch, Pike Town Mt Rd Branch, Pike Wal-Mart Branch, at 346 North Mayo Trail, Pike Main Street Branch. Info updated 2011/03/25: Bank assets: $3,573.0 mil, Deposits: $2,890.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 80 total offices, Holding Company: Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Pikeville Branch, North Mayo Trail Branch, South Mayo Trail Branch, Johns Creek Branch. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Pikeville Main Branch, Shelby Valley Branch, Coal Run Branch. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • The First Commonwealth Bank of Prestonsburg, Inc.: Pikeville N Mayo Trail, Pikeville Lending Center, Pikeville Branch. Info updated 2011/05/20: Bank assets: $310.9 mil, Deposits: $226.6 mil, headquarters in Prestonsburg, KY, positive income, 13 total offices, Holding Company: First Prestonsburg Bancshares, Inc.
  • Citizens National Bank of Paintsville: Pikeville Branch at 247 Hambley Blvd., branch established on 1996/01/02; Weddington Plaza Branch at 4367 North Mayo Trail, branch established on 2002/12/02. Info updated 2007/09/25: Bank assets: $554.7 mil, Deposits: $433.9 mil, headquarters in Paintsville, KY, positive income, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens National Corporation
  • The First National Bank of Williamson: The First National Bank Of Williamso at 109 Prater Place, Suite 100, branch established on 2005/02/28. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $95.1 mil, Deposits: $76.9 mil, headquarters in Williamson, WV, positive income, 3 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Pikeville:

Marital status in Pikeville, KY
  • Never married: 35.1%
  • Now married: 41.6%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

For population 25 years and over in Pikeville:

  • High school or higher: 82.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 20.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.9
Kentucky average:

11.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Pikeville
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Pikeville, KY (based on Pike County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant17,720101
Mainline Protestant2,22715
Catholic2933
Other2133
Black Protestant1801
None44,391-
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: 23
This county:

3.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Here:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
This county:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

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

15.7%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Pike County:

33.3%
Kentucky:

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

13.1%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

57.3%
State:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

58.7%
State:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Pikeville:

27.9
Kentucky:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Pikeville:

18.7%
Kentucky:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Pikeville:

9.1%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

33.6%
Kentucky:

33.8%

General health condition:
Pikeville:

64.0%
Kentucky:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Pikeville:

81.4%
Kentucky:

78.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Pikeville, KY Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Firefighters 30$123,841$49,5360$0
Police Protection - Officers 20$94,151$56,4910$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 12$43,841$43,8410$0
Other and Unallocable 7$18,755$32,1510$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 27$7,559
Totals for Government 69$280,588$48,79827$7,559

Pikeville government finances - Expenditure in 2020 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $3,341,000 ($455.98)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,052,000 ($416.54)
    Central Staff Services: $1,670,000 ($227.92)
    Housing and Community Development: $994,000 ($135.66)
    Local Fire Protection: $448,000 ($61.14)
  • Current Operations - Housing and Community Development: $4,507,000 ($615.12)
    Central Staff Services: $3,819,000 ($521.22)
    Water Utilities: $3,378,000 ($461.03)
    Sewerage: $2,378,000 ($324.55)
    Regular Highways: $2,374,000 ($324.01)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,123,000 ($289.75)
    Police Protection: $1,645,000 ($224.51)
    Gas Utilities: $1,516,000 ($206.91)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,443,000 ($196.94)
    Parks and Recreation: $832,000 ($113.55)
    General - Other: $468,000 ($63.87)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $127,000 ($17.33)
    Parking Facilities: $84,000 ($11.46)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $746,000 ($101.82)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $3,732,000 ($509.35)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Housing and Community Development: $3,900,000 ($532.28)
    Parks and Recreation: $504,000 ($68.79)
    Local Fire Protection: $304,000 ($41.49)
    Sewerage: $284,000 ($38.76)
    General - Other: $275,000 ($37.53)
    Central Staff Services: $209,000 ($28.52)
    Police Protection: $204,000 ($27.84)
    Water Utilities: $196,000 ($26.75)
    Regular Highways: $175,000 ($23.88)
    Solid Waste Management: $98,000 ($13.38)
    Gas Utilities: $35,000 ($4.78)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $6,000 ($0.82)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,582,000 ($625.36)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $110,000 ($15.01)

Pikeville government finances - Revenue in 2020 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $2,504,000 ($341.75)
    Sewerage: $2,462,000 ($336.02)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,487,000 ($202.95)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,462,000 ($199.54)
    Parking Facilities: $148,000 ($20.20)
    Parks and Recreation: $80,000 ($10.92)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $2,684,000 ($366.32)
    Sewerage: $2,589,000 ($353.35)
    Other: $1,717,000 ($234.34)
    General Local Government Support: $849,000 ($115.87)
    Education: $137,000 ($18.70)
    Water Utilities: $40,000 ($5.46)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $73,000 ($9.96)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $3,918,000 ($534.73)
    Interest Earnings: $352,000 ($48.04)
    Rents: $233,000 ($31.80)
    Fines and Forfeits: $23,000 ($3.14)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $3,741,000 ($510.58)
    Gas Utilities: $1,409,000 ($192.30)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $9,164,000 ($1250.72)
    Highways: $8,536,000 ($1165.01)
    Housing and Community Development: $210,000 ($28.66)
    General Local Government Support: $53,000 ($7.23)
  • Tax - Individual Income: $8,990,000 ($1226.97)
    Other Selective Sales: $2,025,000 ($276.38)
    Property: $1,185,000 ($161.73)
    Corporation Net Income: $999,000 ($136.35)
    Public Utilities Sales: $703,000 ($95.95)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $298,000 ($40.67)
    Other License: $91,000 ($12.42)

Pikeville government finances - Debt in 2020 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $29,287,000 ($3997.13)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $28,246,000 ($3855.06)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $10,500,000 ($1433.06)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $10,500,000 ($1433.06)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,042,000 ($142.21)

Pikeville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $139,000 ($18.97)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $26,668,000 ($3639.69)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $11,174,000 ($1525.04)
Businesses in Pikeville, KY
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1Long John Silver's2
Advance Auto Parts2Lowe's1
Applebee's1Maurices1
Arby's1Mazda1
Blockbuster1McDonald's3
Burger King1Nike2
Chevrolet1Nissan1
Dairy Queen1Papa John's Pizza1
Domino's Pizza1Pizza Hut1
Fashion Bug1Quiznos1
FedEx4RadioShack1
Ford1Rite Aid2
GameStop1SAS Shoes2
Goodwill5Sears1
H&R Block2Staples1
Hardee's1Steak 'n Shake1
Hilton1Subway4
Holiday Inn1Taco Bell1
Hyundai1U-Haul3
JCPenney1UPS9
KFC2Vans2
Kmart1Walmart1
La-Z-Boy1Wendy's2
Lane Furniture3YMCA1
Little Caesars Pizza1

Strongest AM radio stations in Pikeville:

  • WPKE (1240 AM; 1 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLSI (900 AM; 5 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPRT (960 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBPA (1460 AM; 5 kW; ELKHORN CITY, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDOC (1310 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY)
  • WNRG (940 AM; 5 kW; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WEZC (1480 AM; daytime; 5 kW; NEON, KY; Owner: JESUS COMMUNICATION ILNC.)
  • WTCW (920 AM; 4 kW; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WDIC (1430 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINCHCO, VA; Owner: DICKENSON COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WZAP (690 AM; 10 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: RAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pikeville:

  • WDHR (93.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WJSO (90.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • W251AI (98.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPKE-FM1 (103.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP,)
  • WXLR (104.9 FM; HAROLD, KY; Owner: ADAM D GEARHEART)
  • WZLK (107.5 FM; VIRGIE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W206AC (89.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: APPALSHOP, INC.)
  • WDXC (102.3 FM; POUND, VA; Owner: WDXC RADIO, INC.)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, 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)
  • WMDJ-FM (100.1 FM; ALLEN, KY; Owner: FLOYD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WVKM (106.7 FM; MATEWAN, WV; Owner: THREE STATES BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSEH (102.7 FM; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAXM (93.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSGS (101.1 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WXCC (96.5 FM; WILLIAMSON, WV; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • W223AA (92.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Pikeville:

  • W26BK (Channel 26; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WYMT-TV (Channel 57; HAZARD, KY; Owner: WYMT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W24BT (Channel 24; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WKPI-TV (Channel 22; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
Pikeville fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Pikeville fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 86Number of bridges
  • 1,864ft / 568mTotal length
  • $9,809,000Total costs
  • 437,412Total average daily traffic
  • 32,092Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Pikeville, KY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 271980-1989
  • 191990-1999
  • 192000-2009
  • 102010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Pikeville, KY
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Pikeville)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 236 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Pikeville, KY)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 49 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 50 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 138 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Pikeville)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 23 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Pikeville)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 85. The highest number of reported fires - 147 took place in 2006, and the least - 32 in 2002. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Pikeville, KY When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (41.9%), and Structure Fires (35.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Pikeville, KY
    • 60841.9%Outside Fires
    • 52135.9%Structure Fires
    • 25117.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 704.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Pikeville, KY

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Pikeville, Kentucky:

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 476 S Mayo Trl, Pikeville, Kentucky 41502 , Phone: (606) 433-1800, Fax: (606) 433-1877
  • Hampton Inn - Pikesville, 831 Hambley Blvd, Pikeville, Kentucky 41501 , Phone: (606) 432-8181, Fax: (606) 432-4971
  • Hilton Garden Inn Pikeville, 849 Hambley Blvd, Pikeville, Kentucky 41501 , Phone: (606) 766-2000
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Pikeville, Kentucky
Most common first names in Pikeville, KY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James17367.9 years
John14073.6 years
Mary12177.3 years
William11672.9 years
Robert7468.9 years
George6375.9 years
Charles5767.5 years
Thomas4473.9 years
Betty4272.8 years
Myrtle4177.7 years
Most common last names in Pikeville, KY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Justice21274.9 years
Thacker14369.2 years
Ratliff12473.8 years
Adkins12172.5 years
Smith11669.8 years
Coleman11472.6 years
Damron10470.5 years
Hall10470.6 years
Mullins9872.0 years
Maynard9173.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pikeville, KY
  • 69.7%Electricity
  • 23.0%Utility gas
  • 5.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.0%Other fuel
  • 0.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pikeville, KY
  • 87.5%Electricity
  • 12.5%Utility gas


Pikeville compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Pikeville on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest household incomes disparities (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most full-time firefighters per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most full-time financial administration workers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (population 5,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: education, training, and library occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #93 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: fire fighting and prevention workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 101 cities that people commute into (largest positive percentage daily daytime population change due to commuting) (population 5,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Romney (Republican) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
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