Blackey, Kentucky

Population 156

Blackey is located in Letcher County, KY. The population is 156, making Blackey the 7th largest city in Letcher County.

There are 2 public schools in Blackey with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Blackey is very low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Blackey is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Blackey property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Blackey include Vicco, Littcarr and Whitesburg.

Blackey Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 28.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.7%

Crime Rate

91.25% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 54
  • Violent Crimes: 54
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 108
  • Property Crime: 163
  • Larceny Theft: 0

Registered Offenders

78.87% Higher than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Blackey
  • 64.10 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

61 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 5
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 54

Unemployment

High 6.4%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Blackey, KY and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Blackey's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Blackey, KY

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10 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Blackey, KY issued 10 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 10 permits, were issued for single family homes and 10 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Blackey, KY issued 9 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 9 permits, were issued for single family homes and 9 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $482
  • 1 Bedroom: $568
  • 2 Bedrooms: $674
  • 3 Bedrooms: $891
  • 4 Bedrooms: $964

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Environmental Hazards

61 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Blackey, KY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Blackey, KY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Blackey, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.38°
  • February 38.12°
  • March 48.12°
  • April 58.85°
  • May 65.41°
  • June 73.23°
  • July 75.87°
  • August 74.42°
  • September 69.25°
  • October 56.97°
  • November 48.1°
  • December 37.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Blackey, KY

Earthquakes
Blackey, KY has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Blackey, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Blackey, KY has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Blackey, KY has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Blackey, KY: $22,014

Unemployment

Unemployment in Blackey is 6.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 54.55%
White Collar - 45.45%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • Harold Rogers

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Blackey, KY

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Blackey, KY

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Blackey, KY
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