Information on Jenkins, Letcher County
The City of Jenkins is located in the state of Kentucky, in Letcher County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Jenkins City HALL, Letcher County
| Jenkins City Hall's address | Jenkins Jenkins Municipal Building 853 Lakeside Drive PO Box 568 Jenkins KY 41537 United States | |
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| Phone number of Jenkins City Hall | +1 606-832-2141 | |
| Jenkins, KY email | Loading... | |
| Jenkins official website | ci.jenkins.ky.us.com | |
| Mayor of Jenkins | D. Dixon | |
| Letcher County, Kentucky: Vital Records | Jenkins vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Kentucky birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Jenkins
What county is Jenkins KY in?Jenkins, KY is located in Letcher County |
Where is Jenkins, Kentucky ?Jenkins is a city located in Letcher County in the southeastern part of the United States, within the state of Kentucky. Situated near the border with Virginia, it lies in the Appalachian Mountains. Jenkins is approximately 30 miles northeast of Whitesburg and about 120 miles southeast of Lexington, Kentucky. |
What is the cost of living in Jenkins KY ? |
Jenkins administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| Commonwealth | Kentucky |
| County | Letcher - other counties in Kentucky |
Jenkins building department, KY
If you're planning a construction project in Jenkins, KY, obtaining the necessary permits is an essential first step. To get started, you can submit your application at the city's planning and zoning office, conveniently located within the Jenkins City Hall. It's important to contact the office directly to receive comprehensive information on the associated costs and estimated processing times, as they can vary based on the specifics of your project. Ensuring you have all required documentation and understanding the local regulations will smooth the process and help your project move forward efficiently.
Demography of Jenkins
| Name of Jenkins inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 2 203 inhabitants | 140 / 6 271 | ||
| Population density in Jenkins | 286,7 pop/sq mi (110,7 pop/km²) | |||
Events nearby
| Clay Walker | 2025-06-07 at Appalachian Wireless Arena (Formerly Eastern Kentucky Expo Ctr) | Pikeville |
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| Hollers and Heroes Con | 2025-06-14 at Appalachian Wireless Arena (Formerly Eastern Kentucky Expo Ctr) | Pikeville |
| CoComelon | 2025-06-19 at Appalachian Wireless Arena (Formerly Eastern Kentucky Expo Ctr) | Pikeville |
| Coal Country Tattoo Expo | 2025-08-22 at Appalachian Wireless Arena (Formerly Eastern Kentucky Expo Ctr) | Pikeville |
| Coal Country Tattoo Expo | 2025-08-23 at Appalachian Wireless Arena (Formerly Eastern Kentucky Expo Ctr) | Pikeville |
| Coal Country Tattoo Expo | 2025-08-24 at Appalachian Wireless Arena (Formerly Eastern Kentucky Expo Ctr) | Pikeville |
| Travis Tritt | 2025-09-20 at Appalachian Wireless Arena (Formerly Eastern Kentucky Expo Ctr) | Pikeville |
List of Passport Facilities in Jenkins, KY
This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Jenkins, KY
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| WHITESBURG POST OFFICE | 71 HIGHWAY 119 S | 6066332955 |
| DICKENSON COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERKS OFFICE | 293 MAIN STREET | 2769261616 |
| BIG STONE GAP POST OFFICE | 322 WOOD AVE E | 2765232960 |
| PIKEVILLE MAIN POST OFFICE | 281 THOMPSON ROAD | 6064322146 |
| HAZARD MPO | 201 BLACK GOLD BLVD | 6064363188 |
| BUCHANAN COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK | 4447 SLATE CREEK RD | 2769356567 |
| SCOTT COUNTY CLERK OF COURT | 202 W JACKSON STREET | 2763863801 |
| RUSSELL COUNTY TREASURERS OFFICE | 137 HIGHLAND DRIVE | 2768898028 |
| WILLIAMSON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 101 LOGAN STREET | 3042356029 |
| LEE COUNTY CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT | 33640 MAIN STREET | 2763467763 |
| HARLAN POST OFFICE | 111 N 1ST ST | 6065732800 |
| CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT HARLAN COUNTY | 129 S FIRST STREET | 6065732680 |
| KINGSPORT POST OFFICE | 1001 NORTH EASTMAN RD. | 4232306306 |
| SULLIVAN COUNTY LAW CLERK | 225 W CENTER ST | 4232241724 |
| JOHNSON COUNTY COURT CLERK | 230 COURT ST STE 124 | 6067892557 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Jenkins
There are 2 bank branches in Jenkins.
Whitaker Bank is the most popular bank in Jenkins with 1 branch offices, followed by Community Trust Bank, Inc. with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Jenkins:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Whitaker Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Community Trust Bank, Inc. | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Jenkins administrative numbers
| Jenkins City code | 2140312 |
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| Jenkins City postcode | 41537 |
Transportation modes in Jenkins
| Airport | Lonesome Pine Airport 14.2 miles 29.1 miles Virginia Highlands Airport 47.6 miles |
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Jenkins territory
| Jenkins area | 7,68 sq mi (19,90 km²) |
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| Jenkins altitude | 1 863 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 37.1695 Longitude: -82.648 Latitude: 37° 10' 10'' North Longitude: 82° 38' 53'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Jenkins | Currently, the town Jenkins isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Jenkins |
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| Natural parks | Jenkins isn't part of a natural park |
What is Jenkins close to?
Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
| Nearby cities include: Fleming-Neon, Pound, Whitesburg and Clintwood | ||
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| Fleming-Neon | Fleming-Neon | Cedarville |
| Fleming-Neon |  | Pound |
| Whitesburg | Pound | Pound |
| Fleming-Neon 3.7 miles | Pound 3.7 miles | Whitesburg 10.3 miles |
| Clintwood 10.7 miles | Wheelwright 12.3 miles | Wise 13.8 miles |
| Clinchco 16.2 miles | Norton 16.5 miles | Pippa Passes 16.8 miles |
| Coeburn 18.3 miles | Blackey 18.8 miles | Cedarville 18.8 miles |
| Elkhorn City 19 miles | Appalachia 19.5 miles | Haysi 19.8 miles |
| Lynch 20.1 miles | Wayland 21 miles | Hindman 21.7 miles |
| Benham 22 miles | Big Stone Gap 22.4 miles | Pikeville 22.5 miles |
Distance between Jenkins and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2012 miles | Houston : 894 miles | Philadelphia : 451 miles |
| Phoenix : 1673 miles | San Antonio : 1059 miles | San Diego : 1967 miles |
| Dallas : 855 miles | San Jose : 2142 miles | Jacksonville : 476 miles |
| Indianapolis : 262 miles | San Francisco : 2201 miles | Austin : 989 miles |
| Columbus : 196 miles | Fort Worth : 886 miles | Charlotte : 169 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Jenkins, KY
Alternative schools in Jenkins
Jenkins Independent School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 469
Leisure and activities in Jenkins surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Raven Rock Golf Course | Dan Hall Mountain Resort to Coeburn 18 miles |