Letcher
6.3
Lower score (below 6)
Whitesburg is a small city of 2,100 in a coal county of 24,000 that has been losing population for decades. Appalshop — a nationally recognized media and arts organization — is based here and brings occasional cultural events, but that doesn't translate into a social scene. The opioid crisis hit Letcher County hard, and the economic devastation of the coal industry's collapse shapes everything about daily life here. The social world is insular in the deep Appalachian way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Letcher, Kentucky?
$84k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Letcher, Kentucky?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Letcher, Kentucky?
36% men have degree
What's the average male height in Letcher, Kentucky?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Letcher, Kentucky?
Local women avg 29.8