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Evarts, KY
City in Harlan County, Kentucky.
Population
648
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,694
ZIP codes
0
Evarts and its ZIP codes
Evarts at a glance
- Evarts is about 15 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,007, 47% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $71,400 (65% below Kentucky) and median rent is $673 a month.
Local data for Evarts, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Evarts, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,007
Poverty rate
35.4%
Median home value
$71,400
Median rent
$673/mo
Homeownership
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
15.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (38), German Americans (12), Italian Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harlan County. PPP loans are for Evarts.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,614
6,247 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $7,486 per person
How people get to work
Evarts, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.0%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 15.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Evarts, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
490
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
275
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 26°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Evarts
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KenvirCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| AgesCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.6 |
| CoxtonCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
| CawoodCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.5 |
| HarlanCity | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| LoyallCity | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| St. Charles, VACensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Pennington Gap, VATown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| South WallinsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| Wallins CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Jonesville, VATown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| CumberlandCity | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| ColdironCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BenhamCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Keokee, VACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.7 |
| Dryden, VACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Evarts, KY in?
- Evarts is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Evarts, KY?
- About 648 people live in Evarts, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Evarts?
- Nearby places include Kenvir (2.5 mi), Ages (2.8 mi), Coxton (4.1 mi), Cawood (5.6 mi), Harlan (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023