Gilbertsville, Kentucky

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Population in 2010: 458.
Males: 364  (79.6%)
Females: 94  (20.4%)
Median resident age:

51.4 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,693
Gilbertsville:

$63,693
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,309

Gilbertsville CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $178,112
Gilbertsville:

$178,112
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $115,342; detached houses: $114,276

Median gross rent in 2022: $707.

March 2022 cost of living index in Gilbertsville: 82.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 77.6%

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According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Gilbertsville, Kentucky as of May 08, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gilbertsville is 28 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (75.7%), Scottish (12.8%), German (11.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clarksville, TN (61.3 miles , pop. 103,455).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (104.2 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (334.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Calvert City, KY (1.7 miles ),
Grand Rivers, KY (2.0 miles ),
Smithland, KY (3.1 miles ),
Kuttawa, KY (3.2 miles ),
Southwest Lyon, KY (3.3 miles),
Ledbetter, KY (3.3 miles ),
Dycusburg, KY (3.4 miles),
Benton, KY (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 37.02 N, Longitude: 88.30 W

Area code: 270

Distribution of median household income in Gilbertsville, KY in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 70.9. This is about average.

City:

70.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2000 was 0.102. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.102
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 5.10. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.10
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.675. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.675
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.30. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.30
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Gilbertsville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 65% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/4/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.4 miles away from the Gilbertsville place center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/6/2003, a category F4 tornado 26.5 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 33 people and caused $16 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gilbertsville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 289% 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 101.3 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 101.3 miles away from Gilbertsville 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 68.9 miles away from Gilbertsville center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 72.4 miles away from Gilbertsville 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 90.2 miles away from Gilbertsville 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 126.3 miles away from Gilbertsville 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 Marshall County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Mudslides: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Landslides: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Gilbertsville:

  • RIVER'S BEND RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; KUTTAWA, KY)
  • CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF KUTTAWA, LLC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; KUTTAWA, KY)
  • MARSHALL COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; BENTON, KY)
  • MARSHALL COUNTY HOSPITAL HHA (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; BENTON, KY)
  • MARSHALL CO HOSP SNF (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BENTON, KY)
  • FMC - KUTTAWA DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; KUTTAWA, KY)
  • FMC - SOUTH PADUCAH (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; PADUCAH, KY)

Airports located in Gilbertsville:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gilbertsville:

  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 20 miles; Paducah, KY; Full-time enrollment: 4,107)
  • Murray State University (about 29 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)
  • Hopkinsville Community College (about 46 miles; Hopkinsville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,269)
  • Madisonville Community College (about 50 miles; Madisonville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,082)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 57 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Bethel University (about 63 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)
  • Austin Peay State University (about 63 miles; Clarksville, TN; FT enrollment: 8,621)

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Notable locations in Gilbertsville: West Gilbertsville Station (A), Gilbertsville Fire Department Station 1 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Ramada Inn Resort Calvert City (2184 US Highway 62).

Marshall County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

64.9%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Gilbertsville:

Marital status in Gilbertsville, KY
  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 0.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 73.9%

For population 25 years and over in Gilbertsville:

  • High school or higher: 70.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

17.8
Kentucky average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gilbertsville, KY (based on Marshall County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant14,75750
Mainline Protestant2,97817
Catholic7832
Other21
None12,928-
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: 8
Here:

2.57 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Marshall County:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
This county:

8.34 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

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

10.3%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Marshall County:

29.6%
Kentucky:

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

10.0%
State:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Gilbertsville:

  • WCBL (1290 AM; 5 kW; BENTON, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND)
  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WWLK (900 AM; 1 kW; EDDYVILLE, KY; Owner: TILENT, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WKYX (570 AM; 1 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKY (1130 AM; 2 kW; MURRAY, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gilbertsville:

  • WCCK (95.7 FM; CALVERT CITY, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND DBA FREELAND BROADCASTING)
  • WKYQ (93.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDDJ (96.9 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WVVR (100.3 FM; HOPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TUCKESSEE, LLC)
  • WRIK-FM (98.3 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: SUN MEDIA, INC.)
  • WCBL-FM (99.1 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND)
  • WZZL (106.7 FM; REIDLAND, KY; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WLIE-FM (94.3 FM; GOLCONDA, IL; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WVHM (90.5 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: HEARTLAND MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WAAJ (89.7 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: HEARTLAND MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKMS-FM (91.3 FM; MURRAY, KY; Owner: MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WTRT (88.1 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: HEARTLAND MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WFGE (103.7 FM; MURRAY, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WLLE (94.7 FM; MAYFIELD, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS KY, LLC)
  • WREZ (105.5 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WMJL-FM (102.7 FM; MARION, KY; Owner: JOEMYERS PRODUCTIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Gilbertsville:

  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • W54AE (Channel 54; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WKPD (Channel 29; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WQWQ-LP (Channel 9; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WKMU (Channel 21; MURRAY, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)

Gilbertsville fatal accident list:

Mar 8, 2020 01:26 PM, Us-68, Lat: 36.890472, Lon: -88.296722, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 2
Jan 16, 2017 11:36 AM, Us-641, Lat: 36.951614, Lon: -88.305342, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 21, 2016 10:39 PM, Cr-Little Bear Hwy, Lat: 36.947478, Lon: -88.253264, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 12, 2002 07:18 AM, 1st Street West, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 24, 1990 09:15 PM, 641, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 509ft / 155mTotal length
  • $2,332,000Total costs
  • 95,442Total average daily traffic
  • 33,864Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Gilbertsville)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1/4 Mi E Of Rt 963 On Steamboat Rd (Lat: 36.923389 Lon: -88.246417), Call Sign: KNBQ244, Licensee ID: L00436931,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.355 MHz, Grant Date: 12/20/2001, Expiration Date: 12/20/2011, Cancellation Date: 02/25/2012, Registrant: East Marshall Fire Protection District, 7491 Moorscamp Hwy, Gilbertsville, KY 42044, Phone: (502) 362-8532

  • Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park (Lat: 36.997000 Lon: -88.285861), Call Sign: KTC936,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.925 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/1996, Expiration Date: 08/27/2001, Cancellation Date: 10/29/2001, Registrant: Kentucky, Commonwealth Of, Capital Plaza Tower, Frankfort, KY 40601, Phone: (502) 474-2211


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • BARGE ISLAND, 7163 Moores Camp Hwy (Ky10783-S) (Lat: 36.929472 Lon: -88.248278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WQRD359,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11445.0 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+7 more), Grant Date: 03/21/2023, Expiration Date: 04/19/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • WHITE OAK, Waldrop Lane And Little Cypress Road (Lat: 37.014056 Lon: -88.466917), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WQWD914,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 07/28/2015, Expiration Date: 07/28/2025, Certifier: Bryan Garst, Registrant: Utility Telecom Consulting Group, Inc., 9850 S Maryland Pkwy Ste A5-108, Las Vegas, NV 89183, Phone: (702) 340-1706, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

3
  • Frederica Dr (Lat: 36.906722 Lon: -88.220861), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WHD586, Licensee ID: L00006601,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 10/08/1996, Expiration Date: 12/20/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2002, Registrant: Yates Marine Services Inc, 160 Frederica Dr, Gilbertsville, KY 42044

  • Kentucky Dam Park Airport (Lat: 37.008056 Lon: -88.296389), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WHH4, Licensee ID: L00733387,
    Assigned Frequencies: 119.075 MHz, Grant Date: 11/19/2003, Expiration Date: 10/12/2008, Cancellation Date: 12/13/2008, Registrant: State Of Kentucky, 10th Floor Capital Plaza Tower, Frankfort, KY 40601, Phone: (502) 564-8110, Fax: (502) 564-6100

  • Kentucky Dam Village Airport (Lat: 37.008389 Lon: -88.295583), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WNQ8,
    Assigned Frequencies: 122.800 MHz, Grant Date: 11/20/2018, Expiration Date: 09/29/2028, Registrant: Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Kentucky Dam Village Resort Park, Gilbertsville, KY 42044-0069, Phone: (270) 362-4271


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Gilbertsville)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-300 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2187U, N2187U, N-2187U, Serial Number: 32-7940059, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 02/19/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 11/20/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Jack M Fearneyhough, 80 Sunset Ln, Gilbertsville, KY 42044
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BL-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-145B SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 27468, N27468, N-27468, Serial Number: 2110, Year manufactured: 1940, Certificate Issue Date: 12/04/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Carol J Executrix Smith, 80 Mercer Ln, Gilbertsville, KY 42044
  • Aircraft: BEECH C23 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 116 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 63687, N63687, N-63687, Serial Number: M-2375, Year manufactured: 1983, Airworthiness Date: 12/22/1982, Certificate Issue Date: 05/25/2006
    Registrant (LLC): Vsun LLC, 782 Steamboat Rd, Gilbertsville, KY 42044

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 18. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 42 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Gilbertsville, KY When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (45.7%), and Outside Fires (37.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Gilbertsville, KY
    • 13845.7%Structure Fires
    • 11437.7%Outside Fires
    • 3511.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 155.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Gilbertsville, KY

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Gilbertsville, Kentucky:

  • Inn By The Lake, 2184 US 62, Gilbertsville, Kentucky 42044 , Phone: (270) 362-4278, Fax: (270) 362-9845
  • Moors Resort And Marina, 570 Moors Rd, GILBERTSVILLE, Kentucky 42044 , Phone: (270) 362-8361, Fax: (270) 362-7712
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Gilbertsville, Kentucky
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gilbertsville, KY
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gilbertsville, KY
  • 65.9%Electricity
  • 34.1%Utility gas


Gilbertsville 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 6 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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