Betsy Layne, Kentucky

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Population in 2010: 688.
Males: 296  (43.1%)
Females: 392  (56.9%)
Median resident age:

58.1 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 41605, 41635.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $38,181
Betsy Layne:

$38,181
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,487

Betsy Layne CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $99,703
Betsy Layne:

$99,703
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $149,822; detached houses: $163,600; mobile homes: $126,091
March 2022 cost of living index in Betsy Layne: 80.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.9%

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Ancestries: Irish (34.4%), American (27.0%), English (18.9%), German (7.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 640 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntington, WV (60.6 miles , pop. 51,475).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (107.0 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (400.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Mare Creek, KY (1.4 miles ),
Coal Run Village, KY (2.1 miles ),
Mud Creek, KY (2.1 miles ),
Allen, KY (2.6 miles),
Martin, KY (2.6 miles ),
Dwale, KY (2.6 miles ),
Pikeville, KY (2.8 miles ),
Mayflower, KY (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 37.55 N, Longitude: 82.63 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 606

Distribution of median household income in Betsy Layne, KY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Betsy Layne, KY in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.5%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 60.7. This is about average.

City:

60.7
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 1.08. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.08
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 21.9. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.97. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.97
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Betsy Layne-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Kentucky state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/1995, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 22.3 miles away from the Betsy Layne place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 54.2 miles away from the place center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Betsy Layne-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 24% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 84.6 miles away from Betsy Layne center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 113.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 258.1 miles away from Betsy Layne center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 79.3 miles away from Betsy Layne center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB) earthquake occurred 45.3 miles away from Betsy Layne center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 46.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Floyd County (36) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 27
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 25, Storms: 22, Mudslides: 11, Tornadoes: 10, Landslides: 7, Winter Storms: 6, Fires: 3, Winds: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Betsy Layne:

  • EASTERN KENTUCKY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; PIKEVILLE, KY)
  • SAINT JOSEPH MARTIN Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; MARTIN, KY)
  • FMC - PIKEVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; PIKEVILLE, KY)
  • SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF PIKEVILLE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PIKEVILLE, KY)
  • PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; PIKEVILLE, KY)
  • PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; PIKEVILLE, KY)
  • HOME CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; PIKEVILLE, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Betsy Layne:

  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 13 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,660)
  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 37 miles; Hazard, KY; FT enrollment: 2,087)
  • Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 45 miles; Cumberland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,196)
  • Marshall University (about 62 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 11,450)
  • Morehead State University (about 62 miles; Morehead, KY; FT enrollment: 7,523)
  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 64 miles; Ashland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,482)
  • King University (about 72 miles; Bristol, TN; FT enrollment: 2,472)

Public elementary/middle school in Betsy Layne:

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Notable locations in Betsy Layne: Kentucky Division of Forestry Eastern District (A), Betsy Layne Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Betsy Layne: Calvary Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Betsy Layne Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Court: Floyd County Court Clerk (11105 US Highway 23 South).

Floyd County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

66.9%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.4%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

Banks with branches in Betsy Layne (2011 data):

  • The First Commonwealth Bank of Prestonsburg, Inc.: Betsy Layne Branch at U.S. 23 And 460 North, branch established on 1976/09/17. Info updated 2011/05/20: Bank assets: $310.9 mil, Deposits: $226.6 mil, headquarters in Prestonsburg, KY, positive income, 13 total offices, Holding Company: First Prestonsburg Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Betsy Layne:

Marital status in Betsy Layne, KY
  • Never married: 18.8%
  • Now married: 55.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 17.9%

For population 25 years and over in Betsy Layne:

  • High school or higher: 86.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.6
Kentucky average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Betsy Layne, KY (based on Floyd County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant8,91162
Mainline Protestant2,61416
Other6992
Catholic2291
None26,998-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 21
Floyd County:

5.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Floyd County:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
This county:

5.00 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Floyd County:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Floyd County:

14.4%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

35.3%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.3%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Betsy Layne:

  • WLSI (900 AM; 5 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPRT (960 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WDOC (1310 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPKE (1240 AM; 1 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBPA (1460 AM; 5 kW; ELKHORN CITY, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP)
  • WEZC (1480 AM; daytime; 5 kW; NEON, KY; Owner: JESUS COMMUNICATION ILNC.)
  • WTCW (920 AM; 4 kW; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WNRG (940 AM; 5 kW; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDIC (1430 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINCHCO, VA; Owner: DICKENSON COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WEKG (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; JACKSON, KY; Owner: INTERMOUNTAIN B/CING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Betsy Layne:

  • WXLR (104.9 FM; HAROLD, KY; Owner: ADAM D GEARHEART)
  • WDHR (93.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WMDJ-FM (100.1 FM; ALLEN, KY; Owner: FLOYD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, INC.)
  • WJSO (90.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WZLK (107.5 FM; VIRGIE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W251AI (98.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WXKZ-FM (105.3 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: ADAM GEARHEART D/B/A WXLR-FM)
  • WIFX-FM (94.3 FM; JENKINS, KY; Owner: LETCHER COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WDXC (102.3 FM; POUND, VA; Owner: WDXC RADIO, INC.)
  • WXKQ-FM (103.9 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WMMT (88.7 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: APPALSHOP, INCORPORATED)
  • WKLW-FM (94.7 FM; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: B & G BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSEH (102.7 FM; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSIP-FM (98.9 FM; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: SIP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSGS (101.1 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WAXM (93.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVKM (106.7 FM; MATEWAN, WV; Owner: THREE STATES BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WZQQ (97.9 FM; HYDEN, KY; Owner: LESLIE COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Betsy Layne:

  • W26BK (Channel 26; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WYMT-TV (Channel 57; HAZARD, KY; Owner: WYMT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W16BI (Channel 16; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W24BT (Channel 24; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • Betsy Layne, Kentucky
  • Fatal accident count10
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents16
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:2
  • Fatalities10
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents25
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2
  • Kentucky average
  • Fatal accident count7144
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents10757
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons2233
  • Fatalities7993
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents17778
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents522
See more detailed statistics of Betsy Layne fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 249ft / 76.5mTotal length
  • $1,718,000Total costs
  • 22,240Total average daily traffic
  • 768Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Betsy Layne, KY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 42000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Betsy Layne, KY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Betsy Layne)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 3.4 Mi E Of & .4 Mi N Of (Lat: 37.673722 Lon: -82.682389), Call Sign: KSI852, Licensee ID: L00001846,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.420 MHz, Grant Date: 12/10/1996, Expiration Date: 02/03/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2002, Registrant: Kentucky, Commonwealth, 627 Comanche Trail, Frankfort, KY 41601, Phone: (606) 478-4495


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STANVILLE, 2 Miles W Of Hwy 23 At Justil (Lat: 37.554833 Lon: -82.651556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 92.1 m, Overall height: 96.5 m, Call Sign: WPNC541,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6171.87 MHz, Grant Date: 12/28/2010, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2015, Certifier: Carol L Tacker, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 2200 N. Greenville Ave, 1w, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (972) 234-7003, Fax: (972) 301-6893, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KC4LNE, Grant Date: 06/27/1989, Expiration Date: 06/27/1999, Cancellation Date: 06/28/2001, Registrant: Traci B Shepherd, Hc 74 Box 807, Betsy Layne, KY 41605

  • Call Sign: KD4KVA, Grant Date: 03/03/1992, Expiration Date: 03/03/2002, Cancellation Date: 03/04/2004, Registrant: Stephen C Duncan, Hc 74 Box 707, Betsy Layne, KY 41605

  • Call Sign: KE4TXN, Grant Date: 12/21/1994, Expiration Date: 12/21/2004, Cancellation Date: 12/22/2006, Registrant: Ronald K Stumbo, Betsy Layne, KY 41605

  • Call Sign: KE4WWX, Grant Date: 03/16/1995, Expiration Date: 03/16/2005, Cancellation Date: 03/17/2007, Registrant: Karen L Stumbo, Betsy Layne, KY 41605

  • Call Sign: KI8N, Licensee ID: L01111624, Grant Date: 02/09/2006, Expiration Date: 02/09/2016, Cancellation Date: 02/10/2018, Registrant: Richard A Cassady, 1486 Carmen Hollow Rd, Betsy Layne, KY 41605

  • Call Sign: KY8H, Licensee ID: L01111711, Grant Date: 02/09/2006, Expiration Date: 02/09/2016, Cancellation Date: 02/10/2018, Registrant: Bonnie L Cassady, 1486 Carmen Hollow Rd, Betsy Layne, KY 41605

  • Call Sign: N4VMS, Previous Call Sign: KC4IVR, Licensee ID: L00233618, Grant Date: 05/02/2000, Expiration Date: 05/02/2009, Cancellation Date: 05/03/2011, Registrant: Stephen K Nelson, Betsy Layne, KY 41605


FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-23-250 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 23FA, N23FA, N-23FA, Serial Number: 27-52, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 03/03/1960, Certificate Issue Date: 01/31/2007
    Registrant (Individual): David B Hayes, 140 Hayes Dr, Betsy Layne, KY 41605
  • Aircraft: BEECH E-55 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 37533, N37533, N-37533, Serial Number: TE-1063, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 07/28/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 11/07/2019
    Registrant (Corporation): East Ky Mobile Movers Inc, Po Box 565, Betsy Layne, KY 41605
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 337G (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 142 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 53531, N53531, N-53531, Serial Number: 33701686, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 01/20/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 04/01/1988
    Registrant (Corporation): Hayes Inc, Po Box 159, Betsy Layne, KY 41605
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 66115, N66115, N-66115, Serial Number: 15075846, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 06/15/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 08/17/2000
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Orris E Hayes, Po Box 426, Betsy Layne, KY 41605, Other Owners: David B Hayes
  • Aircraft: BEECH A36 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 95RR, N95RR, N-95RR, Serial Number: E-541, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 03/07/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 04/06/2011
    Registrant (Corporation): Kentucky Oil And Refining Co, 156 Kentucky Oil Vlg, Betsy Layne, KY 41605

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Betsy Layne, KY
  • 76.5%Electricity
  • 23.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Betsy Layne, KY
  • 54.2%Utility gas
  • 45.8%Electricity


Betsy Layne compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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