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Corbin, Kentucky

Introduction to Corbin, Kentucky

Corbin, Kentucky, in Whitley county, located is 69 miles N of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and is 74 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. There are 7,742 residents in the city.

Corbin History

The city of Corbin in Kentucky was originally known as Lynn Camp. Around the year 1800, it was first settled by the Europeans. When the Nashville and Louisville Railroad laid the first tracks through the area in around 1883, the present city came into existence. Swampland was chosen to make way for roundhouse and depot, because it was flat and cheap, and soon a town grew up around those tracks. The post office of Corbin was originally called the Cummins. It was named after Nelson Cummins, the founder of the community. The city was incorporated under the name of Corbin in the year 1905.

Corbin and nearby Attractions

  • Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
  • Mountain Life Museum
  • William Whitley House State Historic Site
  • Yahoo Falls
  • Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site

Things To Do In Corbin

Visitors to the city of Corbin can organize a trip to the Yahoo falls. One can also visit the Tri - County Cineplex during the free hours. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park offers various recreational activities both the residents and tourists. Bacon Creek Church, Harts Chapel, and Piney Grove Church are some of the local churches.

Corbin Transportation

Flights can be availed from McGhee Tyson Airport.

Corbin Higher Education

Eastern Kentucky University, University of Tennessee, and Pellissippi State Technical Community College are among the educational institutions that offer opportunities for higher education.

High Points

Corbin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyCorbin Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyCorbin Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Corbin Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Corbin, KY

Comparing Corbin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men13
Male Share of the Population12
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime53

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