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Emlyn, KY
Census-designated place in Whitley County, Kentucky.
Population
488
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
684
ZIP codes
0
Emlyn and its ZIP codes
Emlyn at a glance
- Emlyn is about 6 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Emlyn, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whitley County. PPP loans are for Emlyn.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,130
14,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,869
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$308M
FY 2026, $8,399 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Emlyn, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
577
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
40
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Emlyn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.8 |
| WilliamsburgCity | 3 mi | 4.2 |
| RockholdsCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Jellico, TNCity | 10 mi | 6.2 |
| CorbinCity | 16 mi | 7.9 |
| Pine KnotCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.4 |
| BarbourvilleCity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| North CorbinCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| StearnsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4 |
| Whitley CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| ArtemusCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Winfield, TNTown | 21 mi | 6.8 |
| Fincastle, TNCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.7 |
| Oneida, TNTown | 23 mi | 9.4 |
| La Follette, TNCity | 23 mi | 4.9 |
| Flat LickCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Emlyn, KY in?
- Emlyn is in Whitley County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Emlyn, KY?
- About 488 people live in Emlyn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Emlyn?
- Nearby places include Pleasant View (1.9 mi), Williamsburg (3 mi), Rockholds (9.2 mi), Jellico, TN (10 mi), Corbin (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023