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McKee, KY
City in Jackson County, Kentucky.
Population
888
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
369
ZIP codes
0
McKee and its ZIP codes
McKee at a glance
- McKee is about 3.2 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $20,571, 68% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,800 (45% below Kentucky) and median rent is $340 a month.
Local data for McKee, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McKee, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$20,571
Poverty rate
36.0%
Median home value
$112,800
Median rent
$340/mo
Homeownership
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
49.7
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (108), Italian Americans (33), German Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for McKee.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,498
1,770 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,040
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.4M
FY 2026, $6,131 per person
How people get to work
McKee, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked24.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McKee, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
406
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near McKee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnnvilleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 8 |
| LivingstonCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BoonevilleCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| RavennaCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| East BernstadtCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| IrvineCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| BeattyvilleCity | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| Mount VernonCity | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| BereaCity | 21 mi | 16.5 |
| OneidaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2 |
| ManchesterCity | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| BrodheadCity | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| LondonCity | 26 mi | 12.7 |
| RichmondCity | 27 mi | 22 |
| Crab OrchardCity | 29 mi | 1.7 |
| BuckhornCity | 30 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McKee, KY in?
- McKee is in Jackson County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of McKee, KY?
- About 888 people live in McKee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McKee?
- Nearby places include Annville (7.4 mi), Livingston (15 mi), Booneville (16 mi), Ravenna (18 mi), East Bernstadt (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023