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Letcher County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kentucky
$72K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.11,788
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$72K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,192 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1970
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.74%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.84%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.3.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.50%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.5.9%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.17.5 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.128
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,194
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.60 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

How Letcher County compares

By median home value, Letcher County is the 113th most expensive of 120 counties in Kentucky, and its typical home is worth more than 12% of all homes in Kentucky.

Home values in Letcher County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$22K$271K
counties in Kentucky ranked by median home value
#KentuckyMedian valueHomes
1Oldham County$438K22,889
2Spencer County$332K6,455
3Boone County$328K45,751
4Fayette County$323K102,261
5Scott County$321K21,614
6Woodford County$315K9,582
7Jessamine County$309K19,535
8Shelby County$299K16,907
9Bullitt County$278K32,846
10Campbell County$277K32,375
11Kenton County$274K56,152
12Warren County$266K38,713
13Jefferson County$261K264,506
14Nelson County$258K20,939
15Madison County$251K28,676
16Clark County$239K13,681
17Montgomery County$236K10,945
18Grant County$235K10,329
19Anderson County$235K10,917
20Hardin County$232K40,930
21Simpson County$232K7,015
22Pulaski County$230K30,072
23Henry County$229K6,782
24Bourbon County$224K7,629
113Letcher County$72K11,788

120 counties in Kentucky are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Letcher County, most valuable first

About the Letcher County market

How many homes are there in Letcher County, KY?

Letcher County, KY contains 11,788 residential properties, with a median of 1,192 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1970. The median TopHap Estimate is $72K.

How does Letcher County, KY compare to the rest of Kentucky?

By median home value, Letcher County, KY is the 113th most expensive of 120 counties in Kentucky. Its typical home is worth more than 12% of all homes in Kentucky. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Letcher County, KY?

50% of homes in Letcher County, KY are owner-occupied. 6% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Letcher County, KY hold?

84% of mortgaged homes in Letcher County, KY are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 3.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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