Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 44 min6:11 am – 8:55 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 36 min7:41 am – 5:17 pm
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People624 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 53.5279 households87% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $761 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting12.2% unemployment rate28% of adults are in the labour force, 144 employedMain industries: education and health care 29%, finance, insurance and real estate 23%, farming, forestry and mining 21%Average commute 25 minutes80% drive alone, 20% car-poolSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher82% finished high school, 4% 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 July17 in of snow a year, on about 11 days2 days above 90°F, 113 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Whitesburg 2se station, 13 mi away; snow from Skyline 1 Se
Parks and public landsKentucky Fuel Corporation Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 8.1 mi · 4,693 acresCarr Creek Recreation Arearecreation area · 9.7 mi · 3,847 acresCarr Creek Lake Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 9.6 mi · 2,880 acresCarr Creek State Parkstate park · 12.2 miJefferson National Forestnational forest · 12.4 mi · 875 acresNorth Fork Of Pound Rv Recreation Arearecreation area · 12.9 mi · 2,777 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes9 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19706 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.3 on 23 Nov 200646 mi away, near Raven, 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, 24 mi away
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription81% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% 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
Elevation1,294 ft394 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMcdowell Appalachian Regional Healthcare Hospital11.9 miPost officeDeane Post Office3.5 miTown hallWheelwright City Hall4.9 miPoliceWheelwright Police Department4.9 miFire stationKite - Topmost Fire Department2.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
