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Gasper River, Kentucky

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Population in July 2007: 4,395.
Males: 2,218  (50.5%)
Females: 2,177  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

36.2 years
Kentucky median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 42101

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,295 (it was $40,693 in 2000)
Gasper River:

$67,295
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,323 (it was $15,903 in 2000)

Gasper River CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $217,391 (it was $80,300 in 2000)
Gasper River:

$217,391
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $278,524; detached houses: $293,125; townhouses or other attached units: $253,465; in 2-unit structures: $193,412; mobile homes: $42,372
March 2022 cost of living index in Gasper River: 86.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Gasper River, KY (2000)
    • 3,80397.4%White alone
    • 330.8%Two or more races
    • 260.7%Hispanic
    • 230.6%Black alone
    • 140.4%American Indian alone
    • 30.08%Asian alone
    • 30.08%Other race alone

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 94.7 square miles.

Population density: 46 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.5% ($440)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clarksville, TN (52.5 miles , pop. 103,455).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (60.7 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (338.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sugar Grove, KY (2.7 miles ),
Bowling Green, KY (3.1 miles ),
Greencastle, KY (3.2 miles ),
Woodbury, KY (3.3 miles),
Auburn, KY (3.5 miles ),
Plum Springs, KY (3.5 miles ),
Woodburn, KY (3.7 miles ),
Morgantown, KY (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 37.02 N, Longitude: 86.61 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 270

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

3.7%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Gasper River, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.3%)
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.2%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.1%)
  • Wood products (3.4%)
  • Food (2.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.3%)
  • Health care (13.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.3%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Gasper River, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.6%)
  • Cashiers (3.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Carpenters (4.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Cashiers (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.9%)
  • Registered nurses (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)

Average climate in Gasper River, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Gasper River, Kentucky average temperatures Gasper River, Kentucky average precipitation Gasper River, Kentucky humidity Gasper River, Kentucky wind speed Gasper River, Kentucky snowfall Gasper River, Kentucky sunshine Gasper River, Kentucky clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 63.0. This is about average.

City:

63.0
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2006 was 7.91. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.91
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2005 was 1.75. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.75
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.68. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.68
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Gasper River-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 54% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.4 miles away from the Gasper River place center injured 2 people.

On 4/27/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.3 miles away from the place center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gasper River-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 181% 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 120.9 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 120.9 miles away from Gasper River center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 92.5 miles away from Gasper River 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 142.4 miles away from Gasper River center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 167.3 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 161.7 miles away from Gasper River 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 Warren County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Gasper River:

  • COLONIAL MANOR CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BOWLING GREEN, KY)
  • BARREN RIVER HOME CARE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; BOWLING GREEN, KY)
  • CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BOWLING GREEN, KY)
  • CARDINAL HEALTH CARE CTR AND BOWLING (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BOWLING GREEN, KY)
  • KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHABILITATION ROSEW (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BOWLING GREEN, KY)
  • SOUTHERN KENTUCKY REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 11 miles away; BOWLING GREEN, KY)
  • MEDIPLEX REHAB BOWLING GREEN (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BOWLING GREEN, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gasper River:

  • Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 8 miles; Bowling Green, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,794)
  • Western Kentucky University (about 9 miles; Bowling Green, KY; FT enrollment: 16,942)
  • Volunteer State Community College (about 47 miles; Gallatin, TN; FT enrollment: 5,311)
  • Hopkinsville Community College (about 50 miles; Hopkinsville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,269)
  • Austin Peay State University (about 54 miles; Clarksville, TN; FT enrollment: 8,621)
  • Owensboro Community and Technical College (about 55 miles; Owensboro, KY; FT enrollment: 2,754)
  • Madisonville Community College (about 55 miles; Madisonville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,082)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Gasper River: Cave Hill (A), Hadley Volunteer Fire Department (B), Browning Volunteer Fire Department (C), Barren River Volunteer Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Gasper River include: Hall Chapel (A), Highland Baptist Church (B), Hillview Church (C), Lewis Chapel (D), Mars Hill Church (E), Mount Lebanon Church (F), New Gasper Church (G), Prices Chapel (H), Rolling Spring Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Belcher Creek (A), Brush Creek (B), Clifty Creek (C), Clear Fork Creek (D), Chism Creek (E), Stall Creek (F), Maxey Creek (G), Little Muddy Creek (H), Lick Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Warren County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.7%
Whole state:

69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.0%
Whole state:

4.5%


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
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

13.4%
Whole state:

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

4.7%
Whole state:

6.6%

For population 15 years and over in Gasper River:

Marital status in Gasper River, KY
  • Never married: 20.8%
  • Now married: 68.0%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 2.9%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

For population 25 years and over in Gasper River:

  • High school or higher: 79.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.0
Kentucky average:

13.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gasper River, KY (based on Warren County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant45,229112
Mainline Protestant9,18032
Catholic4,2432
Other2,69311
Black Protestant2435
Orthodox501
None52,154-
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: 25
Warren County:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

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

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

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

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 43
Warren County:

4.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 72
This county:

6.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.9%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.5%
Kentucky:

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

17.2%
State:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Gasper River:

  • WKCT (930 AM; 5 kW; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: DAILY NEWS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WBGN (1340 AM; 1 kW; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WRUS (610 AM; 2 kW; RUSSELLVILLE, KY; Owner: LOGAN RADIO INCORPORATED)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPLN (1430 AM; 15 kW; MADISON, TN)
  • WHIN (1010 AM; 5 kW; GALLATIN, TN; Owner: WHIN, INC.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WLBQ (1570 AM; 1 kW; MORGANTOWN, KY; Owner: BUTLER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gasper River:

  • WKYU-FM (88.9 FM; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • WBVR-FM (96.7 FM; AUBURN, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WCVK (90.7 FM; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: BOWLING GREEN COMMTY. B/CSTG, INC.)
  • WWHR (91.7 FM; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • W203BI (88.5 FM; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WUBT (101.1 FM; RUSSELLVILLE, KY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGGC (95.1 FM; GLASGOW, KY; Owner: HERITAGE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WUHU (107.1 FM; SMITHS GROVE, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WQXQ (101.9 FM; CENTRAL CITY, KY; Owner: STARLIGHT BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKLX (100.7 FM; BROWNSVILLE, KY; Owner: CHARLES M. ANDERSON)
  • WDNS (93.3 FM; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: DAILY NEWS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNTC (103.9 FM; DRAKESBORO, KY; Owner: NASHVILLE'S SPORTSRADIO, INCORPORATED)

TV broadcast stations around Gasper River:

  • W62CJ (Channel 62; JACKSON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WKGB-TV (Channel 53; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WBKO (Channel 13; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WKYU-TV (Channel 24; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • WPGD (Channel 50; HENDERSONVILLE, TN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WNKY (Channel 40; BOWLING GREEN, KY; Owner: MMK LICENSE LLC)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gasper River, KY
  • 52.1%Electricity
  • 32.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.6%Wood
  • 3.9%Utility gas
  • 1.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.0%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gasper River, KY
  • 38.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 36.0%Electricity
  • 11.1%Utility gas
  • 10.1%No fuel used
  • 4.2%Wood


Gasper River 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
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