Barlow, Kentucky

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Population in 2022: 644 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -9.9%
 
Males: 294  (45.7%)
Females: 350  (54.3%)
Median resident age:

35.1 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 42024.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $29,580 (it was $23,333 in 2000)
Barlow:

$29,580
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,364 (it was $15,564 in 2000)

Barlow city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $93,159 (it was $36,000 in 2000)
Barlow:

$93,159
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $276,029; detached houses: $332,759; mobile homes: $32,724

Median gross rent in 2022: $548.

March 2022 cost of living index in Barlow: 80.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 34.0%
(29.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 60.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Barlow, KY (2022)
    • 49590.8%White alone
    • 315.7%Black alone
    • 91.7%Two or more races
    • 30.6%Hispanic

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According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Barlow, Kentucky as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Barlow is 226 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (43.4%), German (11.6%), Irish (6.6%), American (5.3%), Italian (2.2%), Norwegian (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/16/1903

Elevation: 378 feet

Land area: 0.51 square miles.

Population density: 1,262 people per square mile   (low).

Barlow, Kentucky map

4 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.7%
Kentucky:

4.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Barlow city:

0.7% ($257)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, TN (98.9 miles , pop. 59,643).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (127.1 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (339.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

La Center, KY (2.0 miles ),
Wickliffe, KY (2.5 miles ),
Mound City, IL (2.6 miles ),
Cairo, IL (2.8 miles ),
Bandana, KY (2.9 miles ),
Blandville, KY (3.0 miles),
Kevil, KY (3.0 miles ),
Olmsted, IL (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 37.05 N, Longitude: 89.04 W

Area code: 270

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

4.1%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +10 (+1.4%).
Most common industries in Barlow, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.7%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Paper (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Educational services (5.1%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.4%)
  • Personal & laundry services (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (23.9%)
  • Paper (10.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.5%)
  • Chemicals (6.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Water transportation (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.6%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.4%)
  • Personal & laundry services (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Paper (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Barlow, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
  • Carpenters (4.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Cashiers (4.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (9.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.9%)
  • Cashiers (7.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.1%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.4%)

Average climate in Barlow, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Barlow-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 79% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/6/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.1 miles away from the Barlow city center killed 2 people and injured 33 people and caused $16 million in damages.

On 4/22/1981, a category F4 tornado 18.9 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Barlow-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 344% 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 115.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 28.2 miles away from Barlow center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 115.7 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 94.8 miles away from Barlow center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 13.1 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 Ballard County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 7, Mudslides: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Landslides: 3, Winds: 3, Blizzard: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Barlow topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Barlow:

  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF LACENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; LA CENTER, KY)
  • GREENBRIAR MANOR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CAIRO, IL)
  • PILOT HOUSE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CAIRO, IL)
  • DAYSTAR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CAIRO, IL)
  • SOUTHERN MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CAIRO, IL)
  • MERIDIAN MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MOUNDS, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Barlow:

  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 22 miles; Paducah, KY; Full-time enrollment: 4,107)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 33 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 48 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • John A Logan College (about 49 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Murray State University (about 51 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 51 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Bethel University (about 70 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)

Public high school in Barlow:

  • BALLARD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 3561 PADUCAH RD, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Barlow:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Barlow: Barlow Rural Fire Department (A), Barlow Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Barlow House Museum (509 Broadway Street).

Birthplace of: Earl Grace - Baseball player, Eddie Moore (baseball) - Baseball player.

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

BARLOW WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 1,069, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In NOV-2012, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (FEB-14-2012), St Public Notif requested (JAN-11-2013), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-11-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-27-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In FEB-01-2004, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-08-2005), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-08-2005), St Compliance achieved (NOV-04-2005), St Public Notif received (NOV-04-2005)
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.9%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Barlow:

Marital status in Barlow, KY
  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 52.6%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 20.4%

For population 25 years and over in Barlow:

  • High school or higher: 84.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Kentucky average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Barlow, KY (based on Ballard County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,84122
Mainline Protestant7729
Catholic1751
None1,461-
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: 2
Ballard County:

2.43 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Ballard County:

6.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

8.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

11.5%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Ballard County:

29.9%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.9%
State:

15.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Barlow:

62.3%
State:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Barlow:

66.0%
State:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Barlow:

27.2
Kentucky:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

18.2%
Kentucky:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Barlow:

9.1%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Barlow:

7.3
Kentucky:

6.8

Overweight people:
Barlow:

36.3%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

67.9%
Kentucky:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Barlow:

84.4%
Kentucky:

78.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Barlow, 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 Government Administration 3$9,686$38,7445$679
Water Supply 2$6,358$38,1480$0
Totals for Government 5$16,044$38,5065$679

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $418,000 ($649.07)
    Gas Utilities: $156,000 ($242.24)
    Central Staff Services: $121,000 ($187.89)
    Regular Highways: $23,000 ($35.71)
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($21.74)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($10.87)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $4,000 ($6.21)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($4.66)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $248,000 ($385.09)
    Regular Highways: $27,000 ($41.93)
    Gas Utilities: $12,000 ($18.63)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($1.55)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $177,000 ($274.84)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $16,000 ($24.84)

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

  • Charges - Other: $83,000 ($128.88)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $5,000 ($7.76)
    Donations From Private Sources: $3,000 ($4.66)
    Rents: $1,000 ($1.55)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $272,000 ($422.36)
    Gas Utilities: $243,000 ($377.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $33,000 ($51.24)
    Other: $11,000 ($17.08)
  • Tax - Property: $57,000 ($88.51)
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $54,000 ($83.85)
    Public Utilities Sales: $18,000 ($27.95)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $607,000 ($942.55)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $595,000 ($923.91)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,000 ($18.63)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $417,000 ($647.52)
    End of Fiscal Year: $347,000 ($538.82)

Barlow government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $127,000 ($197.20)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $9,000 ($13.98)

Strongest AM radio stations in Barlow:

  • WBCE (1200 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WICKLIFFE, KY; Owner: WBCE, INC.)
  • WKRO (1490 AM; 1 kW; CAIRO, IL; Owner: BENJAMIN STRATEMEYER)
  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • WKYX (570 AM; 1 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCHR (1350 AM; 1 kW; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: SOUTH MISSOURI B/C COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Barlow:

  • WBEL (88.5 FM; CAIRO, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WGCF (89.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOC, INC.)
  • WGKY (95.9 FM; WICKLIFFE, KY; Owner: WICKLIFE RENTAL PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • WKYQ (93.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDDJ (96.9 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WRIK-FM (98.3 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: SUN MEDIA, INC.)
  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
  • KREZ (104.7 FM; CHAFFEE, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WZZL (106.7 FM; REIDLAND, KY; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WKBG (102.1 FM; CLINTON, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WREZ (105.5 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KWKZ (106.1 FM; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: ANDERSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLLE (94.7 FM; MAYFIELD, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS KY, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Barlow:

  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WSIL-TV (Channel 3; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: WSIL-TV, INC.)
  • WKPD (Channel 29; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • K47FB (Channel 47; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W54AE (Channel 54; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • K69HT (Channel 69; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KCGI-CA (Channel 45; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WQWQ-LP (Channel 9; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)

Barlow fatal accident list:

Apr 1, 2018 03:13 PM, Sr-1290, Lat: 36.999181, Lon: -89.021667, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 19, 2007 08:19 PM, Sr-1105, Lat: 37.051981, Lon: -89.043000, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.1mTotal length
  • 9,411Total average daily traffic
  • 2,016Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,811Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Barlow)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 37.067278 Lon: -88.988111, Call Sign: WQDK246,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.2600 MHz, Grant Date: 09/24/2015, Expiration Date: 09/15/2025, Certifier: Richard Overby, Registrant: Primex Wireless, 965 Wells St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (800) 537-0464


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • EV BARLOW, 7212 Sallie Crice Rd (Lat: 37.111694 Lon: -89.045694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 86.8 m, Call Sign: WRUG430,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2022, Expiration Date: 08/23/2032, Cancellation Date: 11/01/2023, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KC4PLG, Licensee ID: L00139883, Grant Date: 06/30/1992, Expiration Date: 06/30/2002, Cancellation Date: 10/05/1999, Registrant: Brenda G Shankle, Barlow, KY 42024

  • Call Sign: KC4QDI, Licensee ID: L00139884, Grant Date: 06/30/1992, Expiration Date: 06/30/2002, Cancellation Date: 10/05/1999, Registrant: Angela K Shankle, Barlow, KY 42024

  • Call Sign: KD4YUX, Licensee ID: L00615716, Grant Date: 12/31/2002, Expiration Date: 03/09/2013, Cancellation Date: 11/17/2007, Certifier: Tracy L Melton, Registrant: Tracy L Melton, Pob 54, Barlow, KY 42024

  • Call Sign: W4KU, Previous Call Sign: KJ4EW, Licensee ID: L00136867, Grant Date: 09/09/2016, Expiration Date: 11/04/2026, Registrant: Wallace O Shankle Iii, Oldham Rd, Barlow, KY 42024

  • Call Sign: W4AKS, Previous Call Sign: KC4QDI, Licensee ID: L00139884, Grant Date: 10/08/2019, Expiration Date: 10/05/2029, Certifier: Angela K Shankle, Registrant: Angela K Allen, 2860 Oldham Road, Barlow, KY 42024

  • Call Sign: W4BKS, Previous Call Sign: KC4PLG, Licensee ID: L00139883, Grant Date: 08/06/2009, Expiration Date: 10/05/2019, Cancellation Date: 10/06/2021, Certifier: Brenda Shankle, Registrant: Brenda G Shankle, 2860 Oldham Road, Barlow, KY 42024-0366

  • Call Sign: KO4BZW, Licensee ID: L02326490, Grant Date: 02/19/2020, Expiration Date: 02/19/2030, Certifier: Justin T King, Registrant: Justin T King, 573 Edwards Road, Barlow, KY 42024


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

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of fires - 19 took place in 2007, and the least - 1 in 2016. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Barlow, KY When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (52.1%), and Outside Fires (32.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Barlow, KY
    • 6152.1%Structure Fires
    • 3832.5%Outside Fires
    • 1613.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 21.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Barlow, KY
Most common first names in Barlow, KY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2974.7 years
William2572.1 years
John2474.5 years
Mary2183.8 years
Robert1566.4 years
George1171.9 years
Charles1079.4 years
Dorothy672.2 years
Marie672.8 years
Margaret677.8 years
Most common last names in Barlow, KY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Moore1569.0 years
Davis1082.4 years
King882.6 years
Knight879.4 years
Jones869.0 years
Newton772.7 years
Rollins778.7 years
Price780.6 years
Medlin680.5 years
Myatt673.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Barlow, KY
  • 48.4%Utility gas
  • 45.3%Electricity
  • 3.9%No fuel used
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Barlow, KY
  • 79.4%Electricity
  • 16.7%Utility gas
  • 3.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Barlow compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2024.