What are the schools like in Payne Gap, KY?

School district data for Payne Gap is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Payne Gap?

The median household income in Payne Gap, KY is $31,042 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 33.3%.

What is the weather like in Payne Gap, KY?

Payne Gap has an average high temperature of 43.8°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.4 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Payne Gap, KY?

Payne Gap has a violent crime rate of 13.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 111.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Payne Gap, KY a Good Place to Live?

Payne Gap is a small town of 230 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $31,042 and a 33.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Payne Gap stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Payne Gap is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Payne Gap metro area.

Metric	Payne Gap, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$31,042	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Payne Gap's violent crime rate is 13.9 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

13.9 /100k

Property Crime

111.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Payne Gap, KY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Payne Gap sees average highs of 43.8°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 38.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Payne Gap, KY
Average High — January	43.8°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	38.4"

Demographics

Metric	Payne Gap, KY	National Avg
Population	230	—
Median Age	49.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	33.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	6.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jenkins, KY 2 mi Pound, VA 4 mi Fleming-Neon, KY 4 mi Millstone, KY 4 mi McRoberts, KY 5 mi

Payne Gap vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payne Gap, KY affordable or expensive?

Payne Gap has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $31,042.

What is the crime rate in Payne Gap, KY?

Payne Gap's violent crime rate is 13.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 111.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Payne Gap?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Payne Gap, KY a good place to live?

Payne Gap, KY has a population of 230, a median household income of $31,042, and an unemployment rate of 33.3%. 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 Payne Gap?

Payne Gap averages 43.8°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 38.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Payne Gap?

The population of Payne Gap, Kentucky is 230 with a median age of 49.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Payne Gap?

Key numbers for living in Payne Gap: median home N/A, median household income $31,042, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Payne Gap side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.