Economy & Jobs — Wheelwright, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $15,961 |
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| Poverty Rate | 40.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 215 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 45.9% |
| Wholesale | 14.9% |
| Public Admin | 13.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Fast Food | 23 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Law Offices | 18 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Grocery Stores | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Home Health | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| New Car Dealers | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
