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Van Lear
City in Kentucky, United States
Overview
Van Lear is a small Appalachian community in Eastern Kentucky, historically significant for its coal mining roots. The town is marked by friendly locals, rich musical heritage, and scenic rural landscapes. It offers a peaceful getaway for those seeking history and nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kentucky
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.77°, -82.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,565
Local Cost
$910
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
40
English
100
Temperature
13.0°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1135 mm
Internet Speed
12 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PVL
Distance
28 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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