The Town FilesPikeville, Kentucky
City in Pike County · population 7,754 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $263,800
- Household income
- $39,955
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 40.4
Pikeville is a city of 7,754 people in Pike County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $263,800, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks more vibrant than 89% of Kentucky towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Kentucky towns, more of a college town than 87% of Kentucky towns.
How Pikeville ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pikeville is worth $263,800, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 6.6 times the median household income of $39,955, which is more affordable than 0% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $862 a month. 40.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pikeville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,800 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $862 | $837 |
| Median household income | $39,955 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 40.8% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Pikeville
| People | Pikeville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.4% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.1% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 13.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.4% | 88.6% |
Weather in Pikeville
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.8°F. About 48.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 95 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pikeville since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 4, 2011 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 4, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Pike County since 1996
Pike County has been included in 47 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| July 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4663: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Pike County
Pike County had 20,549 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,529 a year. Unemployment was 5.7% in 2023; in Pikeville itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Pikeville
11 public schools with 5,218 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | PK-8 | 880 | 18.3 |
| Mullins Elementary School | PK-8 | 789 | 16.8 |
| Pikeville Elementary School | PK-6 | 641 | 14.2 |
| Johns Creek Elementary School | PK-8 | 619 | 12.9 |
| Pike County Central High School | 9-12 | 595 | 17.0 |
| Millard School | PK-8 | 586 | 15.8 |
| Pikeville High School | 7-12 | 536 | 13.7 |
| Shelby Valley High School | 9-12 | 500 | 16.1 |
| Northpoint Academy | 6-12 | 55 | 11.0 |
| Pike County Day Treatment | 5-12 | 17 | 4.3 |
| Millard Area Technology Center | 8-12 | — | — |
Towns near Pikeville
- Prestonsburg, KY19.2 mi · 3,681 people · home $161,300
- Williamson, WV19.6 mi · 3,083 people · home $89,600
- Paintsville, KY28.2 mi · 4,312 people · home $116,100
Pikeville questions
Is Pikeville, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pikeville scores better for retirees than 16% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 11%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Pikeville?
The median owner-occupied home in Pikeville is valued at $263,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,955, so homes cost about 6.6 times income. Median rent is $862 a month.
What is the weather like in Pikeville?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Pikeville get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pikeville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 4, 2011. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)