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Paintsville, KY

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Population
4,111
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
610 ft
Median Home Value
$116,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$637/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$28,257
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Paintsville in context.

OverallBest places in KentuckyPopulation rankingHighest population places in KentuckyNearest larger communityAshland, Kentucky45 miles away · 20,996 residents.

About Paintsville

Paintsville is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Johnson County, Kentucky, situated along Paint Creek. Home to Paintsville Lake State Park and famous for hosting the annual Kentucky Apple Festival since 1962, the mountain trade center of approximately 4,203 is served by the Paintsville Independent School District locally.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+99.4rating

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