Fedscreek, Kentucky

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Population in July 2007: 3,784.
Males: 1,912  (50.5%)
Females: 1,872  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

36.9 years
Kentucky median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 41554

Estimated median household income in 2022: $36,648 (it was $21,551 in 2000)
Fedscreek:

$36,648
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,952 (it was $10,957 in 2000)

Fedscreek CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $92,802 (it was $42,400 in 2000)
Fedscreek:

$92,802
KY:

$196,300
March 2022 cost of living index in Fedscreek: 83.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Fedscreek, KY (2000)
    • 3,89498.4%White alone
    • 340.9%Hispanic
    • 130.3%Two or more races
    • 60.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 50.1%American Indian alone
    • 30.08%Black alone
    • 10.03%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 85.6 square miles.

Population density: 44 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.8% ($326)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntington, WV (69.6 miles , pop. 51,475).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (128.8 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (420.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cedarville, KY (2.9 miles),
Elkhorn City, KY (3.0 miles ),
Phelps, KY (3.1 miles ),
Millard, KY (3.1 miles ),
Raccoon, KY (3.2 miles ),
McCarr, KY (3.3 miles ),
Hellier, KY (3.5 miles ),
Freeburn, KY (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 37.41 N, Longitude: 82.27 W

Area code: 606

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

5.3%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Fedscreek, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (22.9%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Health care (8.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.0%)
  • Truck transportation (6.1%)
  • Food (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (41.5%)
  • Truck transportation (11.4%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.9%)
  • Food (4.8%)
  • Construction (4.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
  • Educational services (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.4%)
  • Health care (16.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Food (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Fedscreek, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.9%)
  • Extraction workers (8.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16.7%)
  • Extraction workers (15.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.7%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)

Average climate in Fedscreek, 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 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 14.5 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 14.5 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 15.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.97
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Fedscreek-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 16% 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 106.4 miles away from Fedscreek center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 92.0 miles away from Fedscreek center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 239.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 24.2 miles away from Fedscreek center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 24.4 miles away from Fedscreek center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG) earthquake occurred 101.2 miles away from Fedscreek 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 Pike County (38) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 30
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 28, Storms: 25, Mudslides: 12, Tornadoes: 9, Landslides: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Fires: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flash Flood: 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 Fedscreek:

  • GOOD SHEPHERD COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; PHELPS, KY)
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ELKHORN CITY, KY)
  • HOME CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; PIKEVILLE, KY)
  • HOSPICE OF PIKE COUNTY (Hospital, about 14 miles away; PIKEVILLE, KY)
  • PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; PIKEVILLE, KY)
  • PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; PIKEVILLE, KY)
  • PARKVIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PIKEVILLE, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fedscreek:

  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 34 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,660)
  • Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 51 miles; Cumberland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,196)
  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 52 miles; Hazard, KY; FT enrollment: 2,087)
  • King University (about 58 miles; Bristol, TN; FT enrollment: 2,472)
  • New River Community and Technical College (about 64 miles; Beckley, WV; FT enrollment: 2,234)
  • Northeast State Community College (about 65 miles; Blountville, TN; FT enrollment: 4,480)
  • Concord University (about 70 miles; Athens, WV; FT enrollment: 2,698)

Public elementary/middle school in Fedscreek:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Fedscreek: Rowland Row Camp (A), Lick Creek Station (B), Camp Evangel (C), Kimper Volunteer Fire Department Station 4 (D), Fedscreek Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (E), Grapevine Volunteer Fire Department (F), Feds Creek Volunteer Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Fedscreek include: Little Union Church (A), Mountain View Church (B), Mouthcard Baptist Church (C), Card Creek Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Hackney Creek Cemetery (1), Childress Cemetery (2), Rose Cemetery (3), Anderson Cemetery (4), Flanary Cemetery (5), Good Cemetery (6), Hunt Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Fishtrap Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Dry Fork (A), Becky Branch (B), Big Creek (C), Miletree Branch (D), Blueford Fork (E), Crooked Branch (F), Wolfpen Branch (G), Upper Camp Branch (H), Turkeypen Fork (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Pike 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:

2.4 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.8%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.6%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

26.6%
Whole state:

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

13.3%
Whole state:

6.6%

For population 15 years and over in Fedscreek:

Marital status in Fedscreek, KY
  • Never married: 16.2%
  • Now married: 65.8%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 9.0%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

For population 25 years and over in Fedscreek:

  • High school or higher: 54.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 9.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

16.1
Kentucky average:

13.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fedscreek, KY (based on Pike County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant17,720101
Mainline Protestant2,22715
Catholic2933
Other2133
Black Protestant1801
None44,391-
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: 23
Here:

3.51 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Pike County:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
This county:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Here:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

15.7%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Pike County:

33.3%
Kentucky:

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

13.1%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Fedscreek:

  • WBPA (1460 AM; 5 kW; ELKHORN CITY, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP)
  • WNRG (940 AM; 5 kW; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WLSI (900 AM; 5 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIC (1430 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINCHCO, VA; Owner: DICKENSON COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WYRV (770 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CEDAR BLUFF, VA; Owner: FAITH CHRISTIAN MUSIC BROADCASTING MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WPRT (960 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WZAP (690 AM; 10 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: RAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WGOC (640 AM; 10 kW; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPKE (1240 AM; 1 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDOC (1310 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fedscreek:

  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WXLR (104.9 FM; HAROLD, KY; Owner: ADAM D GEARHEART)
  • WDHR (93.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WVKM (106.7 FM; MATEWAN, WV; Owner: THREE STATES BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WMJD (97.7 FM; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WZLK (107.5 FM; VIRGIE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDXC (102.3 FM; POUND, VA; Owner: WDXC RADIO, INC.)
  • WIFX-FM (94.3 FM; JENKINS, KY; Owner: LETCHER COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WXKQ-FM (103.9 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WDIC-FM (92.1 FM; CLINCHCO, VA; Owner: DICKENSON COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WMMT (88.7 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: APPALSHOP, INCORPORATED)
  • WJSO (90.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • W251AI (98.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXCC (96.5 FM; WILLIAMSON, WV; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WAXM (93.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSEH (102.7 FM; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, INC.)
  • W223AA (92.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTFM (98.5 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC. COMMUNICATION CORP)
Fedscreek fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Fedscreek fatal accident list:

Feb 8, 2017 01:26 PM, Sr-194, Lat: 37.440025, Lon: -82.361111, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 25, 2005 05:34 PM, Sr-1499, Lat: 37.508680, Lon: -82.077440, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 23, 1999 05:58 PM, Sr-1499, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 3, 1995 04:40 PM, 1499, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 14, 1992 10:10 AM, 366, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Fedscreek Bps- 0.2mi W Of Fedscreek Rd & Laurel Fk Rd (Lat: 37.391389 Lon: -82.214444), Type: Upole, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPWL480,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz, Grant Date: 09/25/2012, Expiration Date: 12/13/2022, Cancellation Date: 02/18/2023, Certifier: Moss Keesee, Registrant: Mountain Water District, 6332 Zebulon Hwy, Pikeville, KY 41502-3157, Phone: (606) 631-9162, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: AB4NG, Licensee ID: L01422136, Grant Date: 08/07/2008, Expiration Date: 11/05/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/06/2020, Certifier: Robert A Owens, Registrant: Robert A Owens, Rt 366 Box 120, Fedscreek, KY 41524


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fedscreek, KY
  • 76.2%Electricity
  • 7.9%Utility gas
  • 7.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.9%Coal or coke
  • 2.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.8%Wood
  • 0.5%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fedscreek, KY
  • 67.7%Electricity
  • 11.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.5%Utility gas
  • 7.6%Coal or coke
  • 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.2%Wood


Fedscreek compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • Renting percentage 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 significantly below state average.
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