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Island, KY
City in McLean County, Kentucky.
Population
576
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,712
ZIP codes
0
Island and its ZIP codes
Island at a glance
- Island is about 15 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,375, 15% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $75,000 (64% below Kentucky) and median rent is $929 a month.
Local data for Island, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Island, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,375
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$75,000
Median rent
$929/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
6.8%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (50), Irish Americans (21), Scottish Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Island.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,193
1,716 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,510
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.2M
FY 2026, $6,905 per person
How people get to work
Island, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.6%
- Carpooled27.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Island, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
614
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
117
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Island
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LivermoreCity | 3.7 mi | 1 |
| BremenCity | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| SacramentoCity | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| South CarrolltonCity | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| CentertownCity | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| CalhounCity | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Central CityCity | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| RockportCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| UticaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| McHenryCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CleatonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Pleasant RidgeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| PowderlyCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| HartfordCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| PantherCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Beaver DamCity | 15 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Island, KY in?
- Island is in McLean County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Island, KY?
- About 576 people live in Island, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Island?
- Nearby places include Livermore (3.7 mi), Bremen (6.7 mi), Sacramento (6.9 mi), South Carrollton (7.3 mi), Centertown (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023