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Dice, Kentucky

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Population in July 2007: 2,484.
Males: 1,249  (50.3%)
Females: 1,235  (49.7%)
Median resident age:

34.8 years
Kentucky median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 41701

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,830 (it was $21,661 in 2000)
Dice:

$43,830
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,421 (it was $11,844 in 2000)

Dice CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $99,181 (it was $39,800 in 2000)
Dice:

$99,181
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $145,504; detached houses: $183,549; townhouses or other attached units: $204,848; mobile homes: $52,921
March 2022 cost of living index in Dice: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Dice, KY (2000)
    • 2,47599.2%White alone
    • 120.5%Two or more races
    • 70.3%Hispanic
    • 10.04%Black alone
    • 10.04%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 938 feet

Land area: 45.8 square miles.

Population density: 54 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.5% ($199)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntington, WV (82.4 miles , pop. 51,475).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (84.3 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (390.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hardshell, KY (2.4 miles ),
Emmalena, KY (2.7 miles ),
Krypton, KY (2.8 miles ),
Hazard, KY (3.0 miles ),
Haddix, KY (3.2 miles ),
Diablock, KY (3.3 miles ),
Hindman, KY (3.5 miles ),
Jeff, KY (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 37.38 N, Longitude: 83.19 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 606

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

5.4%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Dice, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (17.4%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (12.6%)
  • Health care (11.2%)
  • Construction (6.6%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (21.6%)
  • Construction (12.5%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.5%)
  • Rail transportation (5.2%)
  • Health care (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (26.5%)
  • Health care (19.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.7%)
  • Apparel (7.9%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Dice, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (4.2%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.5%)
  • Cashiers (7.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Child care workers (5.6%)

Average climate in Dice, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Dice, Kentucky average temperatures Dice, Kentucky average precipitation Dice, Kentucky humidity Dice, Kentucky wind speed Dice, Kentucky snowfall Dice, Kentucky sunshine Dice, Kentucky clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 81.6. This is about average.

City:

81.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 24.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.26. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.26
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Dice-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Kentucky state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 37.5 miles away from the Dice place center killed one person and injured 63 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/18/1995, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 10.4 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dice-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 41% 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 70.2 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 131.8 miles away from Dice center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 290.0 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 64.7 miles away from Dice center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 117.6 miles away from Dice center
On 11/10/2012 at 17:08:14, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 10.6 mi) earthquake occurred 18.5 miles away from Dice 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 Perry County (34) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 28
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 25, Storms: 25, Tornadoes: 12, Mudslides: 10, Landslides: 6, Winter Storms: 5, 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 Dice:

  • HAZARD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; HAZARD, KY)
  • MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; HAZARD, KY)
  • KENTUCKY RIVER DISTRICT HHA (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; HINDMAN, KY)
  • KNOTT COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HINDMAN, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dice:

  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 11 miles; Hazard, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,087)
  • Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 31 miles; Cumberland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,196)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 31 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,660)
  • Morehead State University (about 58 miles; Morehead, KY; FT enrollment: 7,523)
  • Lincoln Memorial University (about 62 miles; Harrogate, TN; FT enrollment: 3,706)
  • Eastern Kentucky University (about 66 miles; Richmond, KY; FT enrollment: 13,525)
  • University of the Cumberlands (about 70 miles; Williamsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 3,585)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Dice: Troublesome Creek Volunteer Fire Department (A), Lost Creek Volunteer Fire Department (B), Homeplace Community Center (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Dice include: Faith Gospel Witness Mission (A), Hunter Memorial Church (B), New Life Church (C), New Mount Zion Church (D), Orthodox Church (E), Riverside Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Campbell Cemetery (1), Chestnut Gap Cemetery (2), Hays Cemetery (3), Cockerell Fork Cemetery (4), Allen Cemetery (5), Ary Cemetery (6), Williams Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Ball Branch (A), Balls Fork (B), Big Branch (C), Brushy Branch (D), Wolfpen Branch (E), Upper Beaverdam Branch (F), Coates Branch (G), Coalstone Branch (H), Trace Fork (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Perry 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:

2.5 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

69.8%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.4%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

29.0%
Whole state:

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

11.3%
Whole state:

6.6%

For population 15 years and over in Dice:

Marital status in Dice, KY
  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 60.1%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

For population 25 years and over in Dice:

  • High school or higher: 56.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 10.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

18.9
Kentucky average:

13.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dice, KY (based on Perry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant8,24561
Mainline Protestant79110
Other3011
Catholic1881
Black Protestant1801
None19,007-
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: 9
Perry County:

3.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

1.03 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Perry County:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Perry County:

5.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.9%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

34.7%
Kentucky:

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

23.0%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Dice:

  • WKIC (1390 AM; 5 kW; HAZARD, KY)
  • WEKG (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; JACKSON, KY; Owner: INTERMOUNTAIN B/CING CO., INC.)
  • WMTC (730 AM; 5 kW; VANCLEVE, KY; Owner: THE KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN HOLINESS ASSN.)
  • WQXY (1560 AM; daytime; 1 kW; HAZARD, KY; Owner: BLACK GOLD BROADCASTING)
  • WKCB (1340 AM; 1 kW; HINDMAN, KY; Owner: HINDMAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPRT (960 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WTCW (920 AM; 4 kW; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WLSI (900 AM; 5 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDOC (1310 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY)
  • WEZC (1480 AM; daytime; 5 kW; NEON, KY; Owner: JESUS COMMUNICATION ILNC.)
  • WFSR (970 AM; 5 kW; HARLAN, KY; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING COMPAY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dice:

  • WZQQ (97.9 FM; HYDEN, KY; Owner: LESLIE COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJMD (104.7 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: HAZARD BROADCASTING SERVICES)
  • WSGS (101.1 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WEKH (90.9 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • WJSN-FM (106.5 FM; JACKSON, KY; Owner: INTERMOUNTAIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WKCB-FM (107.1 FM; HINDMAN, KY; Owner: HINDMAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSEH (102.7 FM; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, 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.)
  • WMMT (88.7 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: APPALSHOP, INCORPORATED)
  • WAXM (93.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWJD (91.7 FM; PIPPA PASSES, KY; Owner: ALICE LLOYD COLLEGE)
  • WDXC (102.3 FM; POUND, VA; Owner: WDXC RADIO, INC.)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, INC.)
  • WTUK (105.1 FM; HARLAN, KY; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W223AA (92.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WDHR (93.1 FM; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WZLK (107.5 FM; VIRGIE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXLR (104.9 FM; HAROLD, KY; Owner: ADAM D GEARHEART)

TV broadcast stations around Dice:

  • W26BK (Channel 26; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WYMT-TV (Channel 57; HAZARD, KY; Owner: WYMT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W16BI (Channel 16; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W24BT (Channel 24; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WKHA (Channel 35; HAZARD, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W31BU (Channel 31; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BQ (Channel 53; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W69ED (Channel 69; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W64CM (Channel 64; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66DA (Channel 66; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WLJC-TV (Channel 65; BEATTYVILLE, KY; Owner: HOUR OF HARVEST, INC.)
  • WUPX-TV (Channel 67; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: PAXSON LEXINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • W54CI (Channel 54; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W20BO (Channel 20; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
Dice fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Dice fatal accident list:

Jun 2, 2016 07:38 PM, Sr-2446, Lat: 37.364297, Lon: -83.234675, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 12, 1998 07:12 PM, 15 Mile Creek Rd., Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dice, KY
  • 79.5%Electricity
  • 11.1%Coal or coke
  • 3.4%Wood
  • 2.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.6%Utility gas
  • 0.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.9%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dice, KY
  • 60.3%Electricity
  • 21.1%Coal or coke
  • 15.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Dice compared to Kentucky 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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