Population in Vicco stands at 217 — placing it among the smaller communities of Knott County, Kentucky. The median household income stands at $43,393.
Definition and scope
Located in Knott County, Kentucky, Vicco operates within Kentucky's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5.
Who lives here
Vicco has approximately 217 residents. The median age is 33.3 years. Roughly 53% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $109,700.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
White (non-Hispanic): 81.6%
Black or African American: 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Vicco is $43,393. Poverty rate stands at 25.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 8.6%. Educational attainment: 13.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Vicco:
Public schools: 3
Public libraries: 1
Fire stations: 3
Police stations: 3
Getting around
The nearest commercial airport serving Vicco is Wendell H Ford Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Knott County Judicial Center. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Huntington, West Virginia.
Geography and climate
Elevation here is 1,346 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.
January 2026 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · incident type: winter storm · EM-3633-KY
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes
May 2025 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · DR-4875-KY
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April 2025 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3626-KY
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
February 2025 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4860-KY
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides
February 2025 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3624-KY
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
February 2023 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4711-KY
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
July 2022 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4663-KY
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides
December 2021 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4643-KY
Severe, Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
February 2021 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4595-KY
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
February 2020 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4540-KY
COVID-19 Pandemic Federal Disaster
January 2020 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance only (institutional reimbursement) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4497-KY
COVID-19 Emergency
January 2020 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance only (institutional reimbursement) · EM-3469-KY
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
February 2019 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4428-KY
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
February 2018 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4358-KY
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide
July 2015 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4239-KY
Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
March 2015 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4218-KY
Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
February 2015 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4216-KY
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
August 2014 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4196-KY
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
June 2011 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4008-KY
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
April 2011 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1976-KY
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Tornadoes
May 2010 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1912-KY
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding And Mudslides
May 2009 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1841-KY
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Rockslides
April 2007 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1703-KY
Hurricane Katrina
August 2005 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3231-KY
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Mudslides
May 2004 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1523-KY
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Rock Slides, And Tornadoes
June 2003 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1475-KY
Severe Winter Ice And Snow Storms, Heavy Rain, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Mud And
February 2003 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1454-KY
Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding
April 2002 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1414-KY
Severe Storms And Flooding
March 2002 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1407-KY
Severe Storms And Flooding
July 2001 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1388-KY
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98-8342Notice of Regional Director's Permit Amendment · source
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