The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Elliott county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 75.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 34.6℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 66% and the area covered by water is 0.52%. The overall influence score for Elliott is 6.
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Elliott County is located in northeastern Kentucky and is part of the Appalachian region. As of 2019, the population of Elliott County was 7,542 with a median age of 42.2 years. The racial makeup of the county is 95.6% White, 2.7% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 0.9% from other races.
The median household income in Elliott County is $31,824 and the poverty rate is 24.9%. The per capita income is $17,843 and 18.3% of families are below the poverty line.
Living conditions in Elliott County are generally considered rural with limited access to amenities and services such as healthcare and transportation. Residents of Elliott County tend to rely heavily on subsistence farming and hunting for food sources due to limited access to grocery stores and other food sources.
The quality of life in Elliott County is generally considered lower than the national average due to its low incomes, high poverty rate, lack of access to amenities and services, and high unemployment rate (10%). However, there are many opportunities for outdoor recreation such as fishing, camping, hiking, biking, and hunting in the surrounding hills and forests.
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