Artemus, Kentucky facts for kids
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Artemus, Kentucky
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 Artemus, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Artemus, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Knox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.51 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 453 |
| • Density | 335.56/sq mi (129.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40903
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-02188 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629567 |
Artemus is a small community in Knox County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city. In 2020, about 453 people lived in Artemus.
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Where is Artemus?
Artemus is located in the middle of Knox County, Kentucky. It's about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Barbourville, which is the main town and county seat. The community sits on the north side of the Cumberland River.
Getting Around Artemus
Kentucky Route 225 is a main road that goes right through the center of Artemus. This road connects Artemus to Barbourville in the northwest. It also goes south for about 13 miles (21 km) to Kentucky Route 92 in Bell County.
Artemus's Size
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Artemus CDP covers a total area of about 3.5 square kilometers (1.35 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square kilometers (0.004 square miles), is water.
Artemus Weather
Artemus has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are usually hot and humid. The winters are generally mild, but they can sometimes be cool.
People of Artemus
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| 2020 | 453 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 590 people living in Artemus. Most of the people living here were white (about 96.9%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified as being of two or more races. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
In 2010, there were 233 households in Artemus. Many of these households (about 34.8%) had children under 18 living with them. Many families were married couples living together. There were also households led by single parents or individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.5 people.
Age Groups
Artemus is home to people of all ages. In 2010, about 24.4% of residents were under 18 years old. About 16.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Artemus was about 38.8 years.
Income in Artemus
From 2013 to 2017, the estimated average yearly income for a household in Artemus was around $55,057. For families, the average income was about $55,922.
See also
In Spanish: Artemus (Kentucky) para niños
