Breathitt County, KY
FIPS: 21025
Median HAM
2.3x
Low
Jul 2023
Minimum HAM
12.5x
High
Jan 2026
HAM Burden
No data
Not enough historical data to show a trend chart for this county.
Economic Profile
BEA GDP data (2024)
GDP Per Capita
$22,371
National avg: ~$82,000
Total GDP
$307M
Thousands of current $
Population
13,718
2020 Census
Top Industries by GDP
Government and government enterprises25.2%
Retail trade12.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing11.7%
Finance and insurance5.0%
Transportation and warehousing5.0%
Data Breakdown
Median HAM
Data as of Jul 2023
Median Home Price
$61,800
Census ACS
Gross Median Income
$32,192
Census ACS
Net Median Income
$26,563
Calculated
Median HAM
2.33x
Minimum HAM
Data as of Jan 2026
Median Home Price
$166,000
Redfin
Min Wage (Hourly)
$7.25/hr
State labor data
Net Min Wage Income
$13,275
Calculated
Minimum HAM
12.50x
Methodology: HAM = Home Price / Net Annual Income. Net income assumes single filer, standard deduction, 2,080 hrs/yr for minimum wage. Federal + state tax + FICA deducted. Home price source priority: Zillow ZHVI > Redfin > Census ACS.