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Payne Gap, KY
Census-designated place in Letcher County, Kentucky.
Population
440
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
191
ZIP codes
0
Payne Gap and its ZIP codes
Payne Gap at a glance
- Payne Gap is 66% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Letcher County. PPP loans are for Payne Gap.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,982
4,130 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,848
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $8,291 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Payne Gap, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
536
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
160
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 24°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Payne Gap
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fleming-NeonCity | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| MillstoneCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Pound, VATown | 4.4 mi | 2.6 |
| McRobertsCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 5.6 |
| JenkinsCity | 4.7 mi | 8.8 |
| MaykingCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.5 |
| WhitesburgCity | 8.8 mi | 3.1 |
| Clintwood, VATown | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Dunbar, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0 |
| Wise, VATown | 13 mi | 3 |
| WheelwrightCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| VirgieCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| Stonega, VACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Norton, VACity | 15 mi | 7.5 |
| Osaka, VACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Payne Gap, KY in?
- Payne Gap is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Payne Gap, KY?
- About 440 people live in Payne Gap, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Payne Gap?
- Nearby places include Fleming-Neon (3.5 mi), Millstone (4.3 mi), Pound, VA (4.4 mi), McRoberts (4.6 mi), Jenkins (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023