Special Interest
Housing in Elliott County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Elliott County averages $432/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Kentucky median of $967 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 27% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Elliott County FMR Area are $648 for a studio, $715 for 1‑bedroom, $907 for 2‑bedroom, $1,132 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,266 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $475 increase for a 2-bedroom in Elliott County shows a 110% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Elliott County was 9.0% in 2024, compared to Kentucky at 5.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
