Flat Lick
Census-designated place in Knox County, Kentucky
Flat Lick is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Knox County, Kentucky, with 850 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,040 ft (317 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Artemus, 4.7 miles W.
- 850residents (2020 Census)
- 1,040 ftelevation · 317 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 178 / sq mipopulation density
- 40939ZIP code
About Flat Lick
Flat Lick is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Knox County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Flat Lick had a population of 850.
The oldest community in the county, Flat Lick was settled by Europeans before 1784 and named for a salty rock which attracted wild animals.
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Living in Flat Lick
- Median household income
- $17,303
- Median home value
- $9,999
- Median rent
- $499/mo
- Median age
- 30.5
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Flat Lick had 850 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 850 |
|---|---|
| Density | 178 per sq mi (69 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Flat Lick at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 850 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.78 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8345° N, 83.7616° W |
| ZIP code | 40939 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2127730 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Flat Lick
- Artemus4.7 mi W
- Pineville6.7 mi SE
- Arjay6.9 mi E
- Barbourville7.1 mi W
- Middlesborough15.4 mi S
- Pathfork16.7 mi E
- Coldiron17.1 mi E
- Cumberland Gap, TN17.2 mi S
- Wallins Creek19.0 mi E
- Harrogate, TN19.0 mi S
- Rockholds19.1 mi W
- Corbin19.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Flat Lick
What county is Flat Lick in?
Flat Lick is in Knox County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Flat Lick, KY?
850 people lived in Flat Lick at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Flat Lick, KY?
The ZIP code of Flat Lick is 40939.
What is the elevation of Flat Lick?
1,040 feet (317 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Flat Lick?
Artemus (4.7 mi), Pineville (6.7 mi), Arjay (6.9 mi), Barbourville (7.1 mi), Middlesborough (15.4 mi).
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