Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 45 min6:11 am – 8:55 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 35 min7:42 am – 5:17 pm
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People377 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 28.7165 householdsMedian household income $52,417Median home value $49,20082% of homes owner-occupiedSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting9.3% unemployment rate59% of adults are in the labour force, 156 employedMain industries: education and health care 44%, public administration 19%, farming, forestry and mining 15%Average commute 37 minutes75% drive alone, 14% car-pool, 11% walk or cycleSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher99% finished high school, 2% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 64°FColdest month January: highs 44°F, lows 24°F51 in of rain a yearwettest month July9 in of snow a year, on about 4 days2 days above 90°F, 113 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Whitesburg 2se station, 19 mi away; snow from Hazard Wtr Wks
Parks and public landsKentucky Fuel Corporation Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.0 mi · 4,693 acresCarr Creek Recreation Arearecreation area · 9.0 mi · 3,847 acresElkhorn Parkpark · 8.0 mi · 434 acresCarr Creek Lake Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 8.9 mi · 2,880 acresCarr Creek State Parkstate park · 11.3 miDawkins Line Rail Trailstate park · 19.6 mi · 455 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes6 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19703 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.3 on 10 Apr 198948 mi away, near Vansant, VirginiaMost recent: magnitude 4.2 on 10 Nov 201218 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowKnott County, KY, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsLandslide Relatively ModerateRiver flooding Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality87% of days had good air in 2025318 of 365 days measured46 moderate, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 36, worst day 172main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Perry County, KY, 20 mi away
Internet at home95% of households have a broadband subscription81% have cable, fibre or DSL6% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterKnott Co Water & Sewer Districtserves 7,056 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation1,297 ft395 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMcdowell Appalachian Regional Healthcare Hospital9.7 miPost officePippa Passes Post Office2.6 miTown hallPippa Passes City Hall2.4 miPolicePippa Passes Police Department2.4 miFire stationPippa Passes Fire Department2.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
