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Upper Clover, Kentucky

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Population in July 2007: 1,842.
Males: 923  (50.1%)
Females: 919  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

34.1 years
Kentucky median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 40927

Estimated median household income in 2022: $32,744 (it was $17,645 in 2000)
Upper Clover:

$32,744
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $16,676 (it was $9,290 in 2000)

Upper Clover CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $75,710 (it was $36,000 in 2000)
Upper Clover:

$75,710
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $102,372; detached houses: $112,042; townhouses or other attached units: $117,777; in 2-unit structures: $250,926; mobile homes: $57,021
March 2022 cost of living index in Upper Clover: 82.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Upper Clover, KY (2000)
    • 1,91798.0%White alone
    • 130.7%Black alone
    • 130.7%Two or more races
    • 70.4%Hispanic
    • 40.2%Other race alone
    • 20.1%American Indian alone
    • 10.05%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 60.6 square miles.

Population density: 30 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.7% ($256)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Johnson City, TN (54.0 miles , pop. 55,469).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (111.5 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (422.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

St. Charles, VA (2.4 miles),
Kenvir, KY (2.5 miles ),
Poor Fork, KY (2.6 miles ),
Cumberland, KY (2.7 miles ),
Benham, KY (2.8 miles ),
Evarts, KY (2.8 miles ),
Keokee, VA (2.9 miles ),
Pennington Gap, VA (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 36.89 N, Longitude: 83.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 606

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

5.9%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Upper Clover, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (22.9%)
  • Educational services (16.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.0%)
  • Construction (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3.9%)
  • Health care (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (47.3%)
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.0%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (29.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.5%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Upper Clover, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Extraction workers (10.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Extraction workers (20.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.5%)
  • Carpenters (5.0%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (12.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Bus drivers (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.7%)

Average climate in Upper Clover, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Upper Clover-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Kentucky state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/9/1988, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 38.4 miles away from the Upper Clover place center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/6/1980, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 23.9 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Upper Clover-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 42% 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 103.1 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 112.7 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 290.1 miles away from Upper Clover center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 90.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG) earthquake occurred 97.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/10/2012 at 17:08:14, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 10.6 mi) earthquake occurred 17.2 miles away from the city 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 Harlan County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 11, Mudslides: 6, Landslides: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Fires: 2, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Upper Clover:

  • Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 7 miles; Cumberland, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,196)
  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 25 miles; Hazard, KY; FT enrollment: 2,087)
  • Lincoln Memorial University (about 40 miles; Harrogate, TN; FT enrollment: 3,706)
  • Northeast State Community College (about 46 miles; Blountville, TN; FT enrollment: 4,480)
  • Walters State Community College (about 49 miles; Morristown, TN; FT enrollment: 4,359)
  • Tusculum College (about 53 miles; Greeneville, TN; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • King University (about 55 miles; Bristol, TN; FT enrollment: 2,472)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Upper Clover: Kettle Rockhouse (A), Upper Cloverfork Fire Department (B), Harlan County Rural Fire Department Station 2 (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Upper Clover include: Mill Branch Church (A), Huff Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Kelly Cemetery (1), Robbins Cemetery (2), Adams Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Deep Gap Branch (A), Childs Branch (B), Days Creek (C), Dry Branch (D), Fanny Wynn Branch (E), Upper Trace Branch (F), Fugitt Creek (G), Jacks Fork (H), Jerry Fork (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Harlan 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:

2.7 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

63.9%
Whole state:

69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.3%
Whole state:

4.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

35.3%
Whole state:

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

14.3%
Whole state:

6.6%

For population 15 years and over in Upper Clover:

Marital status in Upper Clover, KY
  • Never married: 23.2%
  • Now married: 61.6%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 6.9%

For population 25 years and over in Upper Clover:

  • High school or higher: 49.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 15.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

19.0
Kentucky average:

13.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Upper Clover, KY (based on Harlan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant12,15295
Mainline Protestant1,52413
Black Protestant9683
Catholic2073
Other1512
None14,276-
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: 10
Harlan County:

3.22 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Harlan County:

4.18 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
This county:

2.57 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Harlan County:

12.9%
State:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.8%
Kentucky:

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

21.0%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Upper Clover:

  • WFSR (970 AM; 5 kW; HARLAN, KY; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING COMPAY)
  • WSWV (1570 AM; 2 kW; PENNINGTON GAP, VA; Owner: IBS COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • WCPM (1280 AM; 1 kW; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHLN (1410 AM; 5 kW; HARLAN, KY)
  • 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.)
  • WGOC (640 AM; 10 kW; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPWT (870 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WKIC (1390 AM; 5 kW; HAZARD, KY)
  • WNVA (1350 AM; 5 kW; NORTON, VA; Owner: RADIO-WISE, INC.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WZAP (690 AM; 10 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: RAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHGG (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Upper Clover:

  • WSEH (102.7 FM; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAXM (93.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTUK (105.1 FM; HARLAN, KY; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W223AA (92.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSGS (101.1 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, 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)
  • WTFM (98.5 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WEKH (90.9 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • WZQQ (97.9 FM; HYDEN, KY; Owner: LESLIE COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJMD (104.7 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: HAZARD BROADCASTING SERVICES)
  • WDXC (102.3 FM; POUND, VA; Owner: WDXC RADIO, INC.)
  • WJDT (106.5 FM; ROGERSVILLE, TN; Owner: C & S BROADCASTING)
  • WSWV-FM (105.5 FM; PENNINGTON GAP, VA; Owner: IBS COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • WJNV (99.1 FM; JONESVILLE, VA; Owner: REGINA KAY MOORE)
  • WRZK (95.9 FM; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: MURRAY COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WBGQ (100.7 FM; BULLS GAP, TN; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING)
  • WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC. COMMUNICATION CORP)
  • WETS-FM (89.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Upper Clover:

  • W24BT (Channel 24; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WYMT-TV (Channel 57; HAZARD, KY; Owner: WYMT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • 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)
  • WAGV (Channel 44; HARLAN, KY; Owner: LIVING FAITH MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKHA (Channel 35; HAZARD, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W26BK (Channel 26; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WAPM-CA (Channel 9; LYNCH/BENHAM, KY; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Upper Clover, KY
  • 74.0%Electricity
  • 19.7%Coal or coke
  • 4.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Upper Clover, KY
  • 67.2%Electricity
  • 10.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.9%Coal or coke


Upper Clover compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly 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 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 below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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