The Town FilesNorth Corbin, Kentucky
Community in Laurel County · population 1,727 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $157,700
- Household income
- $51,447
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 33.9
North Corbin is a community of 1,727 people in Laurel County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $157,700, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 77% of Kentucky towns, more vibrant than 71% of Kentucky towns, better for retirees than 70% of Kentucky towns.
How North Corbin ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Corbin is worth $157,700, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $51,447, which is more affordable than 47% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $843 a month. 43.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Corbin | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,700 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $843 | $837 |
| Median household income | $51,447 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 43.2% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Corbin
| People | North Corbin | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.0% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 0.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 88.6% |
Weather in North Corbin
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 26.7°F. About 51.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.6 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Corbin since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 16, 2025 about 7.5 miles from the town center and killed 17. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 17 deaths and 22 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 28, 1959.
Severe weather in Laurel County since 1996
Laurel County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Laurel County
Laurel County had 26,264 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,566 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in North Corbin itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in North Corbin
1 public school with 298 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keavy Elementary School | PK-5 | 298 | 14.2 |
Towns near North Corbin
- Corbin, KY2.4 mi · 7,856 people · home $166,000
- London, KY10.5 mi · 7,572 people · home $170,200
- Barbourville, KY13.6 mi · 3,222 people · home $182,400
- East Bernstadt, KY15.8 mi · 809 people · home $91,900
- Williamsburg, KY16.2 mi · 5,326 people · home $113,300
- Flat Lick, KY20.6 mi · 850 people · home $9,999
- Manchester, KY22.2 mi · 1,512 people · home $140,500
- Pineville, KY26.2 mi · 1,678 people · home $98,700
North Corbin questions
Is North Corbin, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Corbin scores better for retirees than 70% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 33%. 12.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.9).
How much does a house cost in North Corbin?
The median owner-occupied home in North Corbin is valued at $157,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,447, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $843 a month.
What is the weather like in North Corbin?
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.3 inches of precipitation a year and 7.6 inches of snow.
Does North Corbin get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Corbin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 16, 2025. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)