Whitesburg
City in Kentucky, United States
Overview
Whitesburg is a small Appalachian town set in the rolling hills of eastern Kentucky. Known for its lively arts scene and tight-knit community, it offers visitors a glimpse into Appalachian culture and hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kentucky
Population
1,773
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.12°, -82.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
78
Monthly Cost
$1,800
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
40
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
22.8°C
Winter Avg
1.7°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
-19.8°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1192 mm
Internet Speed
92 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LNP
Distance
30 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 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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.