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Flat Lick, KY
Census-designated place in Knox County, Kentucky.
Population
634
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
133
ZIP codes
0
Flat Lick and its ZIP codes
Flat Lick at a glance
- The median household income is $17,303, 73% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at less than $10,000 and median rent is $499 a month.
Local data for Flat Lick, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Flat Lick, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$17,303
Poverty rate
100.0%
Median home value
Under $10,000
Median rent
$499/mo
Homeownership
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
30.5
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Flat Lick.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,636
7,528 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,424
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$194M
FY 2026, $6,418 per person
How people get to work
Flat Lick, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Flat Lick, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
379
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
53.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Flat Lick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArtemusCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.4 |
| PinevilleCity | 6 mi | 3.4 |
| ArjayCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| BarbourvilleCity | 7.7 mi | 2.7 |
| MiddlesboroughCity | 15 mi | 7.4 |
| PathforkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| ColdironCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Cumberland Gap, TNTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Wallins CreekCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| Harrogate, TNCity | 19 mi | 7.3 |
| South WallinsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.3 |
| RockholdsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| CorbinCity | 21 mi | 7.9 |
| North CorbinCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| ManchesterCity | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| LoyallCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Flat Lick, KY in?
- Flat Lick is in Knox County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Flat Lick, KY?
- About 634 people live in Flat Lick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Flat Lick?
- Nearby places include Artemus (4.7 mi), Pineville (6 mi), Arjay (6.8 mi), Barbourville (7.7 mi), Middlesborough (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023