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Beattyville, KY
City in Lee County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41311.
Population
2,095
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
913
ZIP codes
1
Beattyville and its ZIP codes
Beattyville at a glance
- Beattyville is about 7.9 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $22,880, 64% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,600 (45% below Kentucky) and median rent is $433 a month.
Local data for Beattyville, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beattyville, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$22,880
Poverty rate
42.2%
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$433/mo
Homeownership
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher
4.4%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (254), Irish Americans (117), French Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Beattyville.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,256
1,721 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,144
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$44.7M
FY 2026, $6,038 per person
PPP loans
$6.9M
112 loans, 857 jobs reported
How people get to work
Beattyville, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beattyville, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
419
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
ZIP codes in Beattyville
1 in or overlapping Beattyville. Population shown
Cities near Beattyville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoonevilleCity | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| CamptonCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| RavennaCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| IrvineCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| JacksonCity | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| McKeeCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| StantonCity | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| Hazel GreenCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| BuckhornCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| OneidaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2 |
| Clay CityCity | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| AnnvilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 8 |
| EzelCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| FrenchburgCity | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| JeffersonvilleCity | 27 mi | 2.7 |
| CamargoCity | 30 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beattyville, KY in?
- Beattyville is in Lee County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Beattyville, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Beattyville include 41311.
- What is the population of Beattyville, KY?
- About 2,095 people live in Beattyville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beattyville?
- Nearby places include Booneville (8.3 mi), Campton (13 mi), Ravenna (15 mi), Irvine (16 mi), Jackson (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023