Living in Combs, Kentucky

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Combs · Census data 2020–2024

Combs has 64 residents with a median age of 60.1. The median household income is $40,769 (36% lower than the Kentucky median).

Combs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Combs at a glance

Population
64
Median age
60.1State: 39.1
Median household income
$40,769State: $63,726
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%

Is Combs a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 25%.

The weather is best in April to June and September.

Combs median household income

The median household income in Combs is $40,769 and the income per person is $17,517. 25% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).

Median household income

Combs$40,769
Kentucky$63,726
United States$80,734

Housing in Combs: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
91
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
75.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2013
Average household size
2.91

75.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Combs has many vacation and second homes.

Combs demographics

Population
64
Median age
60.1
Under 18
15.6%
65 and older
25%
Households
22
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Combs ›

Education in Combs

29.6% of adults 25 and older in Combs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Combs29.6%
Kentucky27.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Combs

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.9%
Average commute
—State: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Combs vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Combs64$40,769——
Hazard5,008$51,016$145,400$720
Diablock315$18,750——
Jeff309$250,001$189,500—
Vicco217$43,393$109,700$1,077
Hyden325$56,458$109,200$428
Hindman790$27,632$143,200$350
Blackey141$11,629$69,200—
Pippa Passes450$73,750—$283

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Living in Combs: FAQ

What is the median household income in Combs, KY?

The median household income in Combs is $40,769, 36% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Combs, KY a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 25%.

What is the median age in Combs?

The median age in Combs is 60.1 years (Kentucky: 39.1).

What is the unemployment rate in Combs?

The unemployment rate in Combs is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Combs?

29.6% of adults in Combs have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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