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Flat Lick, KY

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Population
634
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
1,048 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
Under $10,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$499/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$17,303
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Flat Lick

Set in the Appalachian foothills of Knox County, Flat Lick is a quiet community just a short drive southeast of Barbourville. Residents enjoy scenic mountain views and easy access to the Cumberland River, with U.S. 25E running right through for simple trips into town. The area has frontier roots dating back before the 1780s, named for the natural salt licks that once drew wildlife along the historic Boone Trace. It offers a relaxed, rural pace of life with straightforward highway connections to everyday conveniences.

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Rural FitA+99.2ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.5ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA+97.0rating

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