Jeff, Kentucky

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Population in 2010: 323.
Males: 162  (50.3%)
Females: 161  (49.7%)
Median resident age:

38.3 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 41751, 41774.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,696
Jeff:

$44,696
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,300

Jeff CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $102,919
Jeff:

$102,919
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $93,789; detached houses: $123,840; mobile homes: $46,311
March 2022 cost of living index in Jeff: 77.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.9%

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Ancestries: Scotch-Irish (68.7%), Scottish (22.7%), American (6.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1020 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Johnson City, TN (73.5 miles , pop. 55,469).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (93.8 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (401.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Diablock, KY (1.6 miles ),
Viper, KY (1.6 miles ),
Defiance-Vicco, KY (1.8 miles ),
Vicco, KY (2.1 miles ),
Hazard, KY (2.2 miles ),
Carr Fork, KY (2.9 miles ),
Cutshin, KY (3.0 miles ),
Daisy, KY (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 37.20 N, Longitude: 83.14 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 606

Distribution of median household income in Jeff, KY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Jeff, KY in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.4%
Kentucky:

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 81.6. This is about average.

City:

81.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 24.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.26. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.26
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Jeff-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Kentucky state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/1995, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 14.3 miles away from the Jeff place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 47.4 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 63 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Jeff-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 41% 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 82.1 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 123.8 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 289.2 miles away from Jeff 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 76.5 miles away from Jeff center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 107.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/10/2012 at 17:08:14, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 10.6 mi) earthquake occurred 6.5 miles away from Jeff center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Perry County (34) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 28
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 25, Storms: 25, Tornadoes: 12, Mudslides: 10, Landslides: 6, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Jeff:

  • MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; HAZARD, KY)
  • HAZARD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; HAZARD, KY)
  • KNOTT COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HINDMAN, KY)
  • KENTUCKY RIVER DISTRICT HHA (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; HINDMAN, KY)
  • MARY BRECKINRIDGE HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; HYDEN, KY)
  • MARY BRECKINRIDGE ARH HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; HYDEN, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Jeff:

  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 3 miles; Hazard, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,087)
  • Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 18 miles; Cumberland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,196)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 39 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,660)
  • Lincoln Memorial University (about 52 miles; Harrogate, TN; FT enrollment: 3,706)
  • Northeast State Community College (about 65 miles; Blountville, TN; FT enrollment: 4,480)
  • University of the Cumberlands (about 66 miles; Williamsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 3,585)
  • Walters State Community College (about 69 miles; Morristown, TN; FT enrollment: 4,359)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Jeff include: Ira Combs Memorial Church (A), Jeff Missionary Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Carr Fork (A), Buckeye Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Perry County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

78.9%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.1%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Jeff:

Marital status in Jeff, KY
  • Never married: 9.2%
  • Now married: 81.8%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 8.3%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Jeff:

  • High school or higher: 91.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 29.4%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
Kentucky average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Jeff, KY (based on Perry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant8,24561
Mainline Protestant79110
Other3011
Catholic1881
Black Protestant1801
None19,007-
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: 9
Perry County:

3.09 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

1.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
This county:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Perry County:

5.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Perry County:

10.9%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

34.7%
Kentucky:

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

23.0%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Jeff:

  • WKIC (1390 AM; 5 kW; HAZARD, KY)
  • WQXY (1560 AM; daytime; 1 kW; HAZARD, KY; Owner: BLACK GOLD BROADCASTING)
  • WTCW (920 AM; 4 kW; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WFSR (970 AM; 5 kW; HARLAN, KY; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING COMPAY)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WEKG (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; JACKSON, KY; Owner: INTERMOUNTAIN B/CING CO., INC.)
  • WEZC (1480 AM; daytime; 5 kW; NEON, KY; Owner: JESUS COMMUNICATION ILNC.)
  • WMTC (730 AM; 5 kW; VANCLEVE, KY; Owner: THE KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN HOLINESS ASSN.)
  • WKCB (1340 AM; 1 kW; HINDMAN, KY; Owner: HINDMAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLSI (900 AM; 5 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHLN (1410 AM; 5 kW; HARLAN, KY)
  • WPRT (960 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Jeff:

  • WSGS (101.1 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WEKH (90.9 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • WZQQ (97.9 FM; HYDEN, KY; Owner: LESLIE COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJMD (104.7 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: HAZARD BROADCASTING SERVICES)
  • WSEH (102.7 FM; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIFX-FM (94.3 FM; JENKINS, KY; Owner: LETCHER COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WAXM (93.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WXKQ-FM (103.9 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WMMT (88.7 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: APPALSHOP, INCORPORATED)
  • WKCB-FM (107.1 FM; HINDMAN, KY; Owner: HINDMAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTUK (105.1 FM; HARLAN, KY; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDXC (102.3 FM; POUND, VA; Owner: WDXC RADIO, INC.)
  • W223AA (92.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWJD (91.7 FM; PIPPA PASSES, KY; Owner: ALICE LLOYD COLLEGE)
  • WTFM (98.5 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WJSN-FM (106.5 FM; JACKSON, KY; Owner: INTERMOUNTAIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, INC.)
  • WZLK (107.5 FM; VIRGIE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDHR (93.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Jeff:

  • WYMT-TV (Channel 57; HAZARD, KY; Owner: WYMT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W24BT (Channel 24; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W31BU (Channel 31; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BQ (Channel 53; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W69ED (Channel 69; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WKHA (Channel 35; HAZARD, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W20BO (Channel 20; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W26BK (Channel 26; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W16BI (Channel 16; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WLJC-TV (Channel 65; BEATTYVILLE, KY; Owner: HOUR OF HARVEST, INC.)
  • W64CM (Channel 64; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66DA (Channel 66; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • Jeff, Kentucky
  • Fatal accident count15
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents30
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:5
  • Fatalities21
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents46
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Kentucky average
  • Fatal accident count9543
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents14277
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons3455
  • Fatalities10742
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents24518
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents496
See more detailed statistics of Jeff fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 276ft / 83.7mTotal length
  • $1,937,000Total costs
  • 68,731Total average daily traffic
  • 2,604Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Jeff, KY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 81960-1969
  • 11990-1999
  • 32010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Jeff, KY

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 1.4 Km East Southeast Of (Lat: 37.201472 Lon: -83.117111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 99.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN809
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 10/26/2021, Expiration Date: 10/01/2031, Certifier: Paul R GearheartRegistrant: East Kentucky Network, LLC D/B/A Appalachian Wireless, 101 Technology Trail, Ivel, KY 41642, Phone: (606) 339-1006, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Archie Everage, 1.4 Km East Southeast Of (Lat: 37.201472 Lon: -83.117111), Type: 99.1, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: T V Service Inc, 1410 Hindm-an, Phone: (606) 785-3450

  • Archie Everage, 1.4 Km East Southeast Of (Lat: 37.201472 Lon: -83.117111), Type: 99.1, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: T V Service Inc, 1410 Hindm-an, Phone: (606) 785-3450

  • Muayyad Mustafa, Scuddy Mountain Pine Rd (Lat: 37.198500 Lon: -83.079139), Type: 109.7, Overall height: 106.7 m, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, Ka8805@att.Com, , Plano, Phone: (469) 229-7422

  • Lottie L Thompson, Scuddy Mountain Pine Rd (Lat: 37.198500 Lon: -83.079139), Type: 109.7, Overall height: 106.7 m, Registrant: American Towers, Inc., Atcfaa-Fccmidwest@americantower.Com, , Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508

  • Lottie L Thompson, Scuddy Mountain Pine Rd (Lat: 37.198500 Lon: -83.079139), Type: 109.7, Overall height: 106.7 m, Registrant: American Towers, Inc., Atcfaa-Fccmidwest@americantower.Com, , Schau-mburg

  • Bridget Carter, Scuddy Mountain Pine Rd (Lat: 37.198500 Lon: -83.079139), Type: 109.7, Structure height: 21193 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC., Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6770


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1374 Hwy 192 E London Ky (Lat: 37.221194 Lon: -83.124889), Type: Building, Structure height: 2 m, Overall height: 3 m, Call Sign: WPKD671,
    Assigned Frequencies: 913.000 MHz, 918.150 MHz, Grant Date: 03/01/2002, Expiration Date: 01/25/2012, Cancellation Date: 03/17/2012, Certifier: John D Moreland, Registrant: Kanawha Scales & Systems, Poca, WV 25159, Fax: (304) 755-3327


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • BUCKEYE LOADOUT, Kenmont Hollow Road Off Jct 942 (Lat: 37.216833 Lon: -83.128333), Type: Building, Structure height: 6.1 m, Overall height: 6.4 m, Call Sign: WQUU935,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.370 MHz, Grant Date: 10/21/2014, Expiration Date: 10/21/2024, Certifier: Shantrice Cruse-Scott, Registrant: Csx Transportation Inc, 6735 Southpoint Dr S, 4th Flor J958, Jacksonville, FL 32216, Phone: (904) 332-5925, Fax: (904) 332-6013, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Hazard TS, 1.4 Km East Southeast Of (Lat: 37.201472 Lon: -83.117111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 99.1 m, Call Sign: WPTP338,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6635.62 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/2001, Expiration Date: 11/14/2011, Cancellation Date: 05/13/2003, Certifier: Daniel L Gibbens, Registrant: American Electric Power Service Corporation, Tulsa, OK 74102-0201, Phone: (918) 599-2104, Fax: (918) 599-3439, Email:

  • Hazard TS, 1.4 Km East Southeast Of (Lat: 37.201472 Lon: -83.117111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 99.1 m, Call Sign: WPTY897, Licensee ID: L00268142,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 6645.00 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6645.00 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6645.00 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6645.00 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6610.00 MHz, 6645.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/26/2021, Expiration Date: 01/15/2032, Certifier: Daniel L Gibbens, Registrant: Kentucky Power Company

  • Jeff STA, Lat: 37.205861 Lon: -83.138222, Type: Mtower, Structure height: 24 m, Call Sign: WQKM631,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Jason D Griffith, Registrant: American Electric Power Service Corporation, 850 Tech Center Drive, Gahanna, OH 43230, Phone: (614) 883-7265, Fax: (614) 883-6917, Email:

  • Hazard TS, Lat: 37.201472 Lon: -83.117111, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 99.1 m, Call Sign: WQKM631,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Jason D Griffith, Registrant: American Electric Power Service Corporation, 850 Tech Center Drive, Gahanna, OH 43230, Phone: (614) 883-7265, Fax: (614) 883-6917, Email:

  • Jeff, 1.4 Km East Southeast Of (Lat: 37.201472 Lon: -83.117111), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 99.1 m, Call Sign: WQVT893,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2015, Expiration Date: 05/07/2025, Certifier: Lynn Haney, Registrant: East Kentucky Network, LLC D/B/A Appalachian Wireless, 101 Technology Trail, Ivel, KY 41642, Phone: (606) 339-1006, Fax: (606) 339-1363, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: K4VDK, Grant Date: 07/14/1994, Expiration Date: 07/14/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/15/2006, Registrant: Bobby H Hall, Jeff, KY 41751

  • Call Sign: KF4OAT, Licensee ID: L01194924, Grant Date: 09/21/2006, Expiration Date: 12/19/2016, Cancellation Date: 12/20/2018, Certifier: Lawrence Shell, Registrant: Lawrence Shell, Jeff, KY 41751

  • Call Sign: KU4YY, Previous Call Sign: KE4TQS, Licensee ID: L00285413, Grant Date: 11/24/2014, Expiration Date: 12/13/2024, Certifier: Timothy E Calhoun, Registrant: Timothy E Calhoun, 422 Jet Street, Jeff, KY 41751


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Jeff, KY
  • 86.8%Electricity
  • 13.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Jeff, KY
  • 100.0%Electricity


Jeff 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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