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South River, Kentucky

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Population in July 2007: 1,506.
Males: 736  (48.9%)
Females: 770  (51.1%)
Median resident age:

39.3 years
Kentucky median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 41311

Estimated median household income in 2022: $34,871 (it was $20,700 in 2000)
South River:

$34,871
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,235 (it was $16,373 in 2000)

South River CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $120,088 (it was $54,700 in 2000)
South River:

$120,088
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $116,973; detached houses: $112,173; townhouses or other attached units: $102,980; mobile homes: $129,419
March 2022 cost of living index in South River: 83.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in South River, KY (2000)
    • 1,57698.1%White alone
    • 120.7%Hispanic
    • 100.6%Two or more races
    • 70.4%American Indian alone
    • 10.06%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 58.3 square miles.

Population density: 26 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.8% ($412)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayette, KY (52.1 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (363.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Beattyville, KY (2.4 miles ),
Booneville, KY (2.7 miles),
Sturgeon, KY (2.7 miles ),
St. Helens, KY (3.2 miles ),
Station Camp, KY (3.4 miles ),
McKee, KY (3.6 miles ),
Ravenna, KY (3.8 miles ),
Cowcreek, KY (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 37.52 N, Longitude: 83.79 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 606

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

5.5%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in South River, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.1%)
  • Health care (14.7%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.6%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Social assistance (3.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.1%)
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.9%)
  • Health care (5.5%)
  • Truck transportation (4.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.7%)
  • Educational services (17.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.9%)
  • Social assistance (6.0%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Food (3.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.4%)
Most common occupations in South River, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (17.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (14.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.5%)
  • Registered nurses (7.7%)
  • Cashiers (6.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)

Average climate in South River, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

South River-area historical tornado activity is below Kentucky state average. It is 27% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.3 miles away from the South River place center killed one person and injured 63 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 38.3 miles away from the place center killed 7 people and injured 28 people.

Earthquake activity:

South River-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 57% 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 47.9 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 43.2 miles away from South River center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 165.6 miles away from South River 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 232.3 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 321.3 miles away from South River center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 119.6 miles away from South River center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lee County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 19, Storms: 16, Mudslides: 9, Tornadoes: 9, Winter Storms: 7, Landslides: 6, Winds: 3, Snowstorms: 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 South River:

  • LEE COUNTY CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BEATTYVILLE, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South River:

  • Eastern Kentucky University (about 32 miles; Richmond, KY; Full-time enrollment: 13,525)
  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 40 miles; Hazard, KY; FT enrollment: 2,087)
  • Morehead State University (about 51 miles; Morehead, KY; FT enrollment: 7,523)
  • Bluegrass Community and Technical College (about 53 miles; Lexington, KY; FT enrollment: 8,560)
  • University of Kentucky (about 53 miles; Lexington, KY; FT enrollment: 23,517)
  • Somerset Community College (about 56 miles; Somerset, KY; FT enrollment: 4,698)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 57 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,660)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Earnestville (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in South River include: Congleton Church (A), Stonecoal Church (B), Standing Rock Church (C), Spencer Ridge Church (D), Delvinta Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Plowman Cemetery (1), Moress Cemetery (2), McKinney Cemetery (3), Mayse Cemetery (4), Kell Cemetery (5), Kearney Cemetery (6), Horn Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Cooperas Cave Branch (A), Duck Fork (B), Dump Branch (C), Elk Lick (D), Goosey Fork (E), Granny Dismal Creek (F), Grassy Fork (G), Kelley Branch (H), Little Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

64.0%
Whole state:

69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.6%
Whole state:

4.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

25.7%
Whole state:

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

11.0%
Whole state:

6.6%

For population 15 years and over in South River:

Marital status in South River, KY
  • Never married: 14.6%
  • Now married: 68.6%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 8.8%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

For population 25 years and over in South River:

  • High school or higher: 54.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 9.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

17.9
Kentucky average:

13.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South River, KY (based on Lee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,71421
Mainline Protestant2484
Other1422
Catholic1161
None5,667-
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: 1
Lee County:

1.34 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

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

1.34 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

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

6.72 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Lee County:

2.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

12.5%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

32.9%
State:

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

10.1%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in South River:

  • WMTC (730 AM; 5 kW; VANCLEVE, KY; Owner: THE KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN HOLINESS ASSN.)
  • WEKG (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; JACKSON, KY; Owner: INTERMOUNTAIN B/CING CO., INC.)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WKLB (1290 AM; 5 kW; MANCHESTER, KY; Owner: BARKER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKIC (1390 AM; 5 kW; HAZARD, KY)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLAP (630 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WIRV (1550 AM; 1 kW; IRVINE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY RIVER BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVLK (590 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in South River:

  • WLJC (102.1 FM; BEATTYVILLE, KY; Owner: HOUR OF HARVEST, INCORPORATED)
  • WWAG (107.9 FM; MCKEE, KY; Owner: DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOCS (88.3 FM; LEROSE, KY; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS - MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WSKV-FM (104.9 FM; STANTON, KY; Owner: PARKS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJSN-FM (106.5 FM; JACKSON, KY; Owner: INTERMOUNTAIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTBK (105.7 FM; MANCHESTER, KY; Owner: MANCHESTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCYO (100.7 FM; IRVINE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY RIVER BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSGS (101.1 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WZQQ (97.9 FM; HYDEN, KY; Owner: LESLIE COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJMD (104.7 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: HAZARD BROADCASTING SERVICES)
  • WLFX (106.7 FM; BEREA, KY; Owner: WALLINGFORD COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WSEH (102.7 FM; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEKH (90.9 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • WCBJ (103.7 FM; CAMPTON, KY; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY INDUSTRIES INC)
  • WYGE (92.3 FM; LONDON, KY; Owner: ETHEL HUFF BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WMTC-FM (99.9 FM; VANCLEVE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN HOLINESS ASSOC.)
  • WWLT (103.1 FM; MANCHESTER, KY; Owner: VERNON R. BALDWIN, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around South River:

  • WLJC-TV (Channel 65; BEATTYVILLE, KY; Owner: HOUR OF HARVEST, INC.)
  • W26BK (Channel 26; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W16BI (Channel 16; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WUPX-TV (Channel 67; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: PAXSON LEXINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • W64CM (Channel 64; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66DA (Channel 66; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WLEX-TV (Channel 18; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: WLEX COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • WYMT-TV (Channel 57; HAZARD, KY; Owner: WYMT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WKLE (Channel 46; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W54CI (Channel 54; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WBLU-LP (Channel 62; LEXINGTON, KY; Owner: SANDRA B. POWLEY)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South River, KY
  • 43.9%Electricity
  • 23.4%Utility gas
  • 21.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.3%Wood
  • 4.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South River, KY
  • 43.2%Electricity
  • 21.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.5%Wood
  • 9.5%Utility gas


South River 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting 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.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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