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Flatwoods, Kentucky

Introduction to Flatwoods, Kentucky

Flatwoods, Kentucky, in Greenup county, is 16 miles NW of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 100 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. The city is included in the Huntington - Ashland metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 7,605 people lived in Flatwoods.

Flatwoods History

The city of Flatwoods is located in Greenup County, in the Huntington - Ashland metro area. The city derives its name from the original topography of the area, which was a belt of flat wooded land, approximately 650 feet in elevation along the Ohio River. The city was originally named as Advance, after the Advance Methodist Church. Its name changed to Cheap, after a blind Methodist called John Cheap. In the year 1938, the city post office was renamed Flatwoods, and the town got incorporated under this name.

Flatwoods and nearby Attractions

  • Dean State Forest
  • Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
  • Shawnee State Forest
  • Serpent Mound
  • Lawrence County Museum

Things To Do In Flatwoods

Tourists can get a glimpse to the history of the place by visiting the Lawrence County Museum. One can also enjoy the Serpent Mound designed in shape of an uncoiling serpent. The Shawnee State Forest is another site tourists can visit to witness the rich vegetation of the forest. In addition, the city organizes several recreational events throughout the year.

Flatwoods Transportation

Air transport is available from Rickenbacker International Airport.

Flatwoods Higher Education

Higher education can be availed from Shawnee State University, University of Rio Grande, and Marshall University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFlatwoods Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFlatwoods Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Flatwoods Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Flatwoods Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Flatwoods, KY

Comparing Flatwoods 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 Population96
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens75
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men14
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty47
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use25
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents95
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime108
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