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Jenkins, KY

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Population
1,733
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,539 ft
Median Home Value
$80,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$455/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$27,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Jenkins

Tucked into the Appalachian mountains of eastern Kentucky, Jenkins is a scenic, close-knit town sitting right at the base of Pine Mountain. Originally founded in 1911 as a planned coal community, it was thoughtfully laid out with neighborhood streets, schools, and local churches framed by rugged green ridges. Today, home to just under 2,000 residents, it offers a peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle with beautiful mountain views in every direction.

Jenkins post office 41537

Everyday life revolves around local staples, including its own independent school district, a public library branch, and easy travel along the U.S. 23 corridor near the Virginia border. Residents celebrate the area's history at the David A. Zegeer Coal-Railroad Museum in the restored train depot and gather each year for the popular Jenkins Homecoming Days festival. It is a quiet mountain community well-suited for anyone looking for friendly neighbors and quick access to the outdoors.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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