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Paint Lick, Kentucky

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Population in July 2007: 3,294.
Males: 1,649  (50.1%)
Females: 1,645  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

36.3 years
Kentucky median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 40461

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,945 (it was $31,000 in 2000)
Paint Lick:

$51,945
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,157 (it was $13,659 in 2000)

Paint Lick CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $162,834 (it was $69,200 in 2000)
Paint Lick:

$162,834
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $224,811; detached houses: $238,115; mobile homes: $84,167
March 2022 cost of living index in Paint Lick: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Paint Lick, KY (2000)
    • 2,82498.0%White alone
    • 200.7%Hispanic
    • 170.6%Black alone
    • 150.5%Two or more races
    • 40.1%American Indian alone
    • 20.07%Other race alone

Races in Paint Lick detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Paint Lick, Kentucky as of May 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Paint Lick is 1,647 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 800 feet

Land area: 78.9 square miles.

Population density: 42 people per square mile   (very low).

Paint Lick, Kentucky map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Paint Lick CCD:

0.6% ($432)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayette, KY (32.9 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (342.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Crab Orchard, KY (2.7 miles ),
Berea, KY (2.8 miles ),
Lancaster, KY (3.0 miles ),
Conway, KY (3.2 miles ),
Brodhead, KY (3.3 miles ),
Stanford, KY (3.5 miles ),
Mount Vernon, KY (3.8 miles ),
Richmond, KY (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 37.56 N, Longitude: 84.44 W

Area code: 859

Distribution of median household income in Paint Lick, KY in 2022
Paint Lick satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Paint Lick, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.3%)
  • Health care (10.1%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.6%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.4%)
  • Machinery (5.1%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.6%)
  • Educational services (13.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.8%)
  • Public administration (7.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.2%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Paint Lick, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.2%)
  • Carpenters (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.1%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Registered nurses (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)

Average climate in Paint Lick, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 35.6. This is significantly better than average.

City:

35.6
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.24. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 8.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.24
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 33.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.0
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Paint Lick-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Kentucky state average. It is 12% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.8 miles away from the Paint Lick place center killed 7 people and injured 28 people.

On 3/4/1955, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.9 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Paint Lick-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 78% 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 52.4 miles away from Paint Lick center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 197.8 miles away from the city 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 50.8 miles away from Paint Lick center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 197.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 199.3 miles away from Paint Lick center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 185.1 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 Garrard County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Mudslides: 2, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 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 Paint Lick:

  • THE TERRACE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BEREA, KY)
  • BEREA HOSPITAL CHI (Hospital, about 9 miles away; BEREA, KY)
  • SAINT JOSEPH BEREA Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; BEREA, KY)
  • BEREA HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BEREA, KY)
  • GARRARD CO MEMORIAL HOSP (Hospital, about 10 miles away; LANCASTER, KY)
  • CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF LANCASTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LANCASTER, KY)
  • ROCKCASTLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BRODHEAD, KY)

located in Paint Lick:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Paint Lick:

  • Eastern Kentucky University (about 15 miles; Richmond, KY; Full-time enrollment: 13,525)
  • Bluegrass Community and Technical College (about 33 miles; Lexington, KY; FT enrollment: 8,560)
  • University of Kentucky (about 34 miles; Lexington, KY; FT enrollment: 23,517)
  • Somerset Community College (about 36 miles; Somerset, KY; FT enrollment: 4,698)
  • Kentucky State University (about 51 miles; Frankfort, KY; FT enrollment: 2,112)
  • Campbellsville University (about 53 miles; Campbellsville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,948)
  • Lindsey Wilson College (about 57 miles; Columbia, KY; FT enrollment: 2,552)

Public elementary/middle school in Paint Lick:

See full list of schools located in Paint Lick

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Paint Lick: Maywood (A), Paint Lick Fire Department (B), Cartersville Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Paint Lick include: Fairview Church (A), Flatwood Church (B), Gilbert Henry Church (C), Gilberts Creek Church (D), Good Hope Church (E), Harmony Church (F), Lawsons Chapel (G), Leavell Green Church (H), White Lick Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Wilmot Cemetery (1), Carpenter Cemetery (2), Cartersville Cemetery (3), Payne Cemetery (4), Vanhock Cemetery (5), Collett Cemetery (6), Paint Lick Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Broadus Branch (A), West Fork Back Creek (B), Crane Branch (C), Walker Branch (D), Conn Branch (E), Mason Fork (F), Indian Branch (G), Adams Branch (H), Henderson Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Garrard 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:

2.6 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

75.0%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

18.7%
Whole state:

15.8%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

4.8%
Whole state:

6.6%
14 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Paint Lick:

Marital status in Paint Lick, KY
  • Never married: 18.7%
  • Now married: 67.4%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

For population 25 years and over in Paint Lick:

  • High school or higher: 67.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.2
Kentucky average:

13.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Paint Lick, KY (based on Garrard County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,70222
Mainline Protestant97311
Catholic1311
Other15-
None8,091-
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: 4
Garrard County:

2.35 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Here:

2.94 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Garrard County:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.7%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Garrard County:

30.7%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Garrard County:

17.6%
State:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Paint Lick:

  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKYY (1280 AM; 1 kW; LANCASTER, KY; Owner: LANCASTER BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WRSL (1520 AM; daytime; 1 kW; STANFORD, KY; Owner: LINCOLN-GARRARD BROADCASTING CO.,INC)
  • WVLK (590 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WLAP (630 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEKY (1340 AM; 1 kW; RICHMOND, KY; Owner: WALLINGFORD COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WXRA (1580 AM; 10 kW; GEORGETOWN, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKXO (1500 AM; daytime; 0 kW; BEREA, KY; Owner: WALLINGFORD COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Paint Lick:

  • WRNZ (105.1 FM; LANCASTER, KY; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING OF LANCASTER, INC.)
  • WLFX (106.7 FM; BEREA, KY; Owner: WALLINGFORD COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WCYO (100.7 FM; IRVINE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY RIVER BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WEKU (88.9 FM; RICHMOND, KY; Owner: EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • WXKY-FM (96.3 FM; STANFORD, KY; Owner: LINCOLN-GARRARD BROADCASTING CO.,INC)
  • WUKY (91.3 FM; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES UNIV. OF KENTUCKY)
  • WJMM-FM (99.3 FM; HARRODSBURG, KY; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY, LLC)
  • WLRO (101.5 FM; RICHMOND, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVLK-FM (92.9 FM; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WYGE (92.3 FM; LONDON, KY; Owner: ETHEL HUFF BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSEK (97.1 FM; SOMERSET, KY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTHL (90.5 FM; SOMERSET, KY; Owner: SOMERSET EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • WLLK (93.9 FM; BURNSIDE, KY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSKV-FM (104.9 FM; STANTON, KY; Owner: PARKS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WXZZ (103.3 FM; GEORGETOWN, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHIR-FM (107.1 FM; DANVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDFB-FM (88.1 FM; DANVILLE, KY; Owner: ALUM SPRINGS EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION)
  • WBUL-FM (98.1 FM; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Paint Lick:

  • WDKY-TV (Channel 56; DANVILLE, KY; Owner: WDKY LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WBLU-LP (Channel 62; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: SANDRA B. POWLEY)
  • WKLE (Channel 46; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WLEX-TV (Channel 18; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: WLEX COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • WKYT-TV (Channel 27; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: WKYT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WKSO-TV (Channel 29; SOMERSET, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WTVQ-TV (Channel 36; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WUPX-TV (Channel 67; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: PAXSON LEXINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WLJC-TV (Channel 65; BEATTYVILLE, KY; Owner: HOUR OF HARVEST, INC.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Paint Lick)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • HARMONS LICK TANK, Intersection Harmon Lick Road And Hamilton Valley Rd (Lat: 37.536889 Lon: -84.436472), Type: Tank, Structure height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WPHI291,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 04/30/2015, Expiration Date: 05/24/2025, Certifier: Harold C Ward, Registrant: Micro-Comm Inc, 15895 Pflumm, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:

  • TANK, 7636 Walker Pike (Lat: 37.580972 Lon: -84.450556), Type: Pole, Structure height: 4.5 m, Call Sign: WRYD921,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 07/28/2023, Expiration Date: 07/28/2033, Certifier: Shawn Smith, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • PANT LCK CO, None (Lat: 37.617833 Lon: -84.399917), Overall height: 62.5 m, Call Sign: WGW681,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/03/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/13/2001, Registrant: Verizon Services Group, 1850 M Street, Nw Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036-5801, Phone: (202) 463-5295, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Paint Lick)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O-320-H2AD (160 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6609D, N6609D, N-6609D, Serial Number: 17272896, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 12/12/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 05/11/2011
    Registrant (Corporation): Copperhead Environmental Consulting Inc, Po Box 73, Paint Lick, KY 40461
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O-320-H2AD (160 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 738JF, N738JF, N-738JF, Serial Number: 17270008, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 03/29/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 01/22/2015
    Registrant (Corporation): Copperhead Environmental Consulting Inc, Po Box 73, Paint Lick, KY 40461

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 13. The highest number of fire incidents - 28 took place in 2006, and the least - 3 in 2004. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Paint Lick, KY When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (43.9%), and Structure Fires (37.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Paint Lick, KY
    • 10043.9%Outside Fires
    • 8537.3%Structure Fires
    • 3013.2%Other
    • 135.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Paint Lick, KY
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Paint Lick, KY
  • 60.3%Electricity
  • 10.4%Wood
  • 10.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.6%Utility gas
  • 2.7%Coal or coke
  • 1.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Paint Lick, KY
  • 26.0%Electricity
  • 25.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.4%Wood
  • 17.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.9%Coal or coke


Paint Lick compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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