Corbin, KY

View of Corbin, KY
Image credit: Derek1252 / CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
7,911
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,081 ft
Median Home Value
$166,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$733/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,065
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

Highlights

What stands out in Corbin

Explore

More places like Corbin

About Corbin

Corbin is a friendly town of roughly 8,000 residents in southeastern Kentucky, sitting right along Interstate 75 about halfway between Lexington and Knoxville. That prime highway location makes regional travel simple while keeping daily life quiet and relaxed. Outside of being the historic birthplace of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Corbin is a great launchpad for outdoor recreation. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Laurel River Lake are both a short drive away, putting hiking, boating, and mountain scenery right down the road.

Corbin Skyline2

Around town, you will find a cozy main street, local restaurants, and community traditions like the annual NIBROC festival in August. Families often look at Corbin for its well-regarded independent school district, which anchors much of the local community pride. While the city limits cross into Whitley, Knox, and Laurel counties, the area maintains a unified, close-knit feel. It offers an easy blend of small-town affordability, beautiful Appalachian surroundings, and practical highway connections.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Loading town details...