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KY area data

Paintsville, KY

Paintsville, KY.

Population: 6,408 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$139,192
1-year appreciation
-5.7%
3-year appreciation
+3.4%
5-year appreciation
+20.7%
10-year appreciation
+40.9%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$148,880
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
4

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Julian Carroll Airport (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
0 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Median annual property tax
$1,016
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,908
Average weekly wage
$792
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Finance & Insurance

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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