What are the schools like in Flatwoods, KY?

Flatwoods is served primarily by Russell Independent. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Flatwoods?

The median household income in Flatwoods, KY is $58,294 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Flatwoods, KY?

Flatwoods has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.2 inches.

Flatwoods, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Flatwoods, KY affordable or expensive?

Flatwoods's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Flatwoods is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $106,600 and the median rent is $922 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Flatwoods, KY?

Flatwoods has a violent crime rate of 55.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 208.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Flatwoods, KY a Good Place to Live?

Flatwoods is a small town of 7,312 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $58,294 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Flatwoods stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Flatwoods is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Flatwoods city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.4

Flatwoods's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Flatwoods costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Flatwoods, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$922	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,294	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Flatwoods's violent crime rate is 55.6 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

55.6 /100k

Property Crime

208.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Flatwoods is served primarily by Russell Independent. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Flatwoods, KY	National Avg
School District	Russell Independent	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Flatwoods sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 46.7 inches of annual precipitation and 6.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Flatwoods, KY
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.7"
Annual Snowfall	6.2"

Demographics

Metric	Flatwoods, KY	National Avg
Population	7,312	—
Median Age	43.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Russell, KY 1 mi Raceland, KY 1 mi Worthington, KY 2 mi Bellefonte, KY 2 mi Ironton, OH 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Flatwoods

Flatwoods, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

41139

Flatwoods vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flatwoods, KY affordable or expensive?

Flatwoods's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Flatwoods roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $106,600 and median rent is $922/month.

What is the crime rate in Flatwoods, KY?

Flatwoods's violent crime rate is 55.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 208.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Flatwoods?

Public schools in Flatwoods are operated by Russell Independent. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Flatwoods, KY a good place to live?

Flatwoods, KY has a population of 7,312, a median household income of $58,294, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Flatwoods?

Flatwoods averages 39.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.7 inches with about 6.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Flatwoods?

Flatwoods, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41139.

What is the population of Flatwoods?

The population of Flatwoods, Kentucky is 7,312 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Flatwoods?

Key numbers for living in Flatwoods: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $106,600, median household income $58,294, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Flatwoods side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.