Adams north of Hiland in, 2014
Island’s story
144 years in pictures
Census counts: 647 in 1910, 429 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1909 on.
- 1882Island is settled
IslandKY
A town of 447, settled in 1882.
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
447
2025 Census estimate · +2.3% since 2020
Typical home
$143K
−2.5% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
47.0
years
Jobs based here
32
A commuter town
Is Island a good place to live?
Island’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, where Kentucky’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Among 143 Kentucky towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Island. Island has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
447 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Island: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Island, and how to reach them.
PowerKU11.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterIsland Water DepartmentNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Island’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kentucky you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMcLean County ClerkMcLean County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2019
ZIP code4235042350 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Island.
Housing
The typical home in Island is valued at about $143K
The typical Island home is worth about $143,000, down 2.5% in a year, 38% below the Kentucky typical home. 76% of households own their home in Island, against 59% in Kentucky’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
$143KZillow home value
| Island | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 76% | 59% | 73% |
| Median rent | $929 a month | $934 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Island$143K
Kentucky$231K
−2.5%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Island stands out in Kentucky and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
0.6% of working residents work locally in Island. The top destinations are Owensboro (19%), Madisonville (7%) and Calhoun (6%). The median household income in Island is $54,000.
1%work in town
| Island | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 15% | 8% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 16% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Island1%
Owensboro19%
Madisonville7%
Calhoun6%
Evansville4%
22 mi
median commute distance
32
jobs based in Island
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Island faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesStrong wind
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Island has mild winters and hot summers
Island has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Island’s July high is 89°F.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–47°
Spring46–69°
Summer66–88°
Fall47–71°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Island is
Island beats the Kentucky average on 1 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 28% of Island adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Island | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 39% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Kentucky
1 better30 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Island | KY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults seeing a dentist | 62.3% | 58.1% |
Ohio County Hospital
13.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Island
16pages on Island
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Island; the nearest are
Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Owensboro19.3 mi$4,728 in-state tuitionUniversity of Southern IndianaUniversity or college · Public · Evansville, IN46.1 mi$10,066 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Island residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Island for work
Where Island’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
32jobs based in Island
1%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Island
City in Kentucky, United States
Island is a home rule-class city in McLean County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 429 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Owensboro metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 449 ft
- ZIP code
- 42350
- Area code
- 270
Questions about Island
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Island, KY a good place to live?
Island has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.