Letcher County, Kentucky Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Letcher County is found in the state of Kentucky. With an area of 339 square miles, Letcher County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in population it is near the top with 2,527 residents. Letcher County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least heavily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Whitesburg, with a population of 8,369.
Letcher County is one of the
wealthy regions in the state. The median income for Letcher County residents is $21,872, putting the area in in the bottom fifth of all counties in Kentucky. In keeping with this, the average house value in Letcher County is $36,997, well below the state average of $81,445.
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The county spending on education in Letcher County is $7,182 per student per year, the lowest in the state (and reflecting the emphasis given to schools in the region). The student-teacher ratio in Letcher County schools is 15 students to a teacher.
Commute times for people living in Letcher County average 28 min., slightly longer than the average for Kentucky as a whole.