Corinth, Kentucky

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Population in 2022: 233 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +28.7%
Males: 118  (50.9%)
Females: 115  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

35.9 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years

Zip code: 41010

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,172 (it was $23,750 in 2000)
Corinth:

$67,172
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,905 (it was $10,952 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $171,347 (it was $58,300 in 2000)
Corinth:

$171,347
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $217,914; detached houses: $258,059; in 2-unit structures: $222,740; mobile homes: $97,361

Median gross rent in 2022: $493.

March 2022 cost of living index in Corinth: 80.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.8%

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  • Races in Corinth, KY (2022)
    • 27298.2%White alone
    • 20.7%Two or more races



According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there were 12 registered sex offenders living in Corinth, Kentucky as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Corinth is 15 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (40.0%), American (26.2%), German (13.8%), Scotch-Irish (9.2%), Northern European (5.4%), French (1.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 03/11/1878

Elevation: 960 feet

Land area: 0.36 square miles.

Population density: 654 people per square mile   (low).

Corinth, Kentucky map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,303 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,025 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayette, KY (32.5 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (284.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sadieville, KY (2.7 miles ),
Berry, KY (3.1 miles ),
Williamstown, KY (3.2 miles ),
Monterey-New Columbus, KY (3.2 miles ),
Dry Ridge, KY (3.6 miles ),
Owenton, KY (3.9 miles ),
Cynthiana, KY (4.0 miles ),
Stamping Ground, KY (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 38.50 N, Longitude: 84.56 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 502

Distribution of median household income in Corinth, KY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Corinth, KY in 2022

Corinth satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +42 (+30.2%).
Most common industries in Corinth, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (22.2%)
  • Machinery (11.1%)
  • Truck transportation (11.1%)
  • Construction (9.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (9.5%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (7.9%)
  • Social assistance (6.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (25.0%)
  • Construction (25.0%)
  • Machinery (20.8%)
  • Truck transportation (16.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (0.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (20.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (15.4%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (12.8%)
  • Social assistance (10.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.3%)
  • Personal & laundry services (10.3%)
  • Truck transportation (7.7%)
Most common occupations in Corinth, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (15.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.3%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (29.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (20.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16.7%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (8.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
  • Construction laborers (8.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (20.5%)
  • Personal appearance workers (10.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (10.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)

Average climate in Corinth, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Corinth, Kentucky average temperatures Corinth, Kentucky average precipitation Corinth, Kentucky humidity Corinth, Kentucky wind speed Corinth, Kentucky snowfall Corinth, Kentucky sunshine Corinth, Kentucky clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2004 was 48.7. This is significantly better than average.

City:

48.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2004 was 23.6. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.6
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Corinth-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 43% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.2 miles away from the Corinth city center killed 4 people and injured 122 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/23/1968, a category F4 tornado 15.9 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 364 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Corinth-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 64% 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 39.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 180.0 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 44.4 miles away from Corinth center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 180.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 180.9 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 178.3 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 Grant County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Landslides: 3, Mudslides: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Corinth topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Corinth:

  • GRANT MANOR CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WILLIAMSTOWN, KY)
  • GRANT MANOR HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WILLIAMSTOWN, KY)
  • ST ELIZABETH GRANT Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; WILLIAMSTOWN, KY)
  • ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CTR GRANT COUNTY (Hospital, about 11 miles away; WILLIAMSTOWN, KY)
  • WILLIAMSTOWN DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; WILLIAMSTOWN, KY)
  • THREE RIVERS DISTRICT HHA (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; OWENTON, KY)
  • NEW HORIZONS HEALTH SYSTEMS INC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; OWENTON, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Corinth:

  • Kentucky State University (about 26 miles; Frankfort, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,112)
  • University of Kentucky (about 33 miles; Lexington, KY; FT enrollment: 23,517)
  • Gateway Community and Technical College (about 33 miles; Florence, KY; FT enrollment: 2,422)
  • Bluegrass Community and Technical College (about 33 miles; Lexington, KY; FT enrollment: 8,560)
  • Northern Kentucky University (about 38 miles; Highland Heights, KY; FT enrollment: 12,059)
  • College of Mount St Joseph (about 42 miles; Cincinnati, OH; FT enrollment: 2,073)
  • Maysville Community and Technical College (about 42 miles; Maysville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,969)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Corinth Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Three Springs Suites (1550 Owenton Road).

Grant 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 Corinth and their reported violations in the past:

CORINTH WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 3,139, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In AUG-2013. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-17-2013), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-17-2013), St Compliance achieved (DEC-17-2013)
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.6%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.7%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Corinth (2011 data):

  • Grant County Deposit Bank: Corinth Branch at Highway 330 And I-75 Interchange, branch established on 1987/06/22. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $89.0 mil, Deposits: $72.5 mil, headquarters in Williamstown, KY, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Grant County Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Corinth:

Marital status in Corinth, KY
  • Never married: 34.5%
  • Now married: 43.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.2%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

For population 25 years and over in Corinth:

  • High school or higher: 75.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 1.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
Kentucky average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Corinth, KY (based on Grant County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant11,32739
Mainline Protestant1,0557
Catholic5751
Other1802
None11,525-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Grant County:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Grant County:

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Grant County:

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Grant County:

7.15 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
This county:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.3%
State:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Grant County:

32.2%
Kentucky:

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

11.8%
Kentucky:

15.9%
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
Financial Administration 1$2,901$34,8120$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$996
Totals for Government 1$2,901$34,8125$996

Strongest AM radio stations in Corinth:

  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXRA (1580 AM; 10 kW; GEORGETOWN, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WVLK (590 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLAP (630 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKRC (550 AM; 5 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBOB (1160 AM; 5 kW; FLORENCE, KY; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCYN (1400 AM; 1 kW; CYNTHIANA, KY; Owner: WCYN RADIO, INC.)
  • WLXG (1300 AM; 2 kW; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Corinth:

  • WIOK (107.5 FM; FALMOUTH, KY; Owner: HAMMOND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNKR (106.5 FM; WILLIAMSTOWN, KY; Owner: GRANT COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • WCYN-FM (102.3 FM; CYNTHIANA, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WUKY (91.3 FM; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES UNIV. OF KENTUCKY)
  • WLXO (96.1 FM; STAMPING GROUND, KY; Owner: CLARITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVLK-FM (92.9 FM; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMXL (94.5 FM; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKQQ (100.1 FM; WINCHESTER, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WRVG-FM (89.9 FM; GEORGETOWN, KY; Owner: GEORGETOWN COLLEGE)
  • WXZZ (103.3 FM; GEORGETOWN, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGKS (96.9 FM; PARIS, KY; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBUL-FM (98.1 FM; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBTF (107.9 FM; MIDWAY, KY; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF KENTUCKY, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Corinth:

  • WKON (Channel 52; OWENTON, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WAVE (Channel 3; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WKYT-TV (Channel 27; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: WKYT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTVQ-TV (Channel 36; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WXIX-TV (Channel 19; NEWPORT, KY; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • WKRC-TV (Channel 12; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS CO.)
  • Corinth, Kentucky
  • Fatal accident count10
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents16
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:1
  • Fatalities11
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents32
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Kentucky average
  • Fatal accident count5914
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents9052
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1606
  • Fatalities6560
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents13933
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents687
See more detailed statistics of Corinth fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 31Number of bridges
  • 322ft / 98.4mTotal length
  • $222,000Total costs
  • 282,925Total average daily traffic
  • 77,954Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Corinth, KY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 11950-1959
  • 51960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 162000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Corinth, KY

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Corinth)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • CORINTH, 1710 Owentown Road (Lat: 38.485833 Lon: -84.586167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 107.9 m, Call Sign: WQRI907,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6212.06 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6271.36 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 04/18/2023, Expiration Date: 05/23/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • CI13394A, 1710 Owentown Road (Lat: 38.485833 Lon: -84.586167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 107.9 m, Call Sign: WQWT781,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11585.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/17/2015, Expiration Date: 11/17/2025, Cancellation Date: 10/26/2021, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Corinth)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 32805, N32805, N-32805, Serial Number: 28-7525115, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 12/13/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 08/17/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Frederick L Scheffler, 350 Ragtown Rd, Corinth, KY 41010
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 62511, N62511, N-62511, Serial Number: 17275289, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 09/04/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 10/21/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Matthew J Dezee, 2309 Hinton Webber Rd, Corinth, KY 41010

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 31. The highest number of reported fires - 66 took place in 2010, and the least - 2 in 2005. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Corinth, KY When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (46.5%), and Outside Fires (25.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Corinth, KY
    • 24346.5%Structure Fires
    • 13125.0%Outside Fires
    • 7514.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 7414.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Corinth, KY
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Corinth, KY
  • 44.6%Electricity
  • 36.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.1%Wood
  • 3.1%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Corinth, KY
  • 95.6%Electricity
  • 4.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Corinth compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2024.