The Town FilesRockcastle County, Kentucky
16,163 people. The median home is worth $123,600 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $48,862.
Towns in Rockcastle County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 2,453 | $111,400 | $38,697 | 48.2 |
| Brodhead | 1,117 | $150,200 | $35,333 | 35.1 |
People and housing
| Rockcastle County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,600 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $676 | $837 |
| Median household income | $48,862 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 42.8 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.7% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.6% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
4,008 jobs in 2024, average pay $41,657 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 422 storm events in Rockcastle County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Rockcastle County has been included in 35 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4937: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 29, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4913: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).