Boyd County , Kentucky

Population: 48,043 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $60,659 Home $126,300 Rent $839/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 48,043 residents, Boyd County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike.

$60,659
Median Income
household
$126,300
Home Value
median
$839/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $60,659
Per Capita Income $31,192
Poverty Rate 17.7%
Median Home Value $126,300
Median Gross Rent $839/mo
Owner Occupied 68.4%
Renter Occupied 31.6%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 48,043
Median Age 42.4 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 19.4%

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 74.9  ·  75th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
51.34
🌀 Hurricane
50.52
🔥 Wildfire
68.45
❄️ Winter Storm
61.65
🌍 Earthquake
59.51
☀️ Drought
14.34

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