Powell County, Kentucky
Kitchen remodeling in Clay City, KY
Clay City has 610 homes, about two in five of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1977.
The homes of Clay City
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Clay City city.
More homes in Clay City were built in the 1970s than in any other decade, 27% of them, followed by the 1990s at 18%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 51 years old, unless it has been redone since.
57% of homes here were built before 1980. In a home built before 1978, a remodel that disturbs painted cabinets, trim or walls has to be done by a firm certified for lead-safe work by EPA. Ask for the certificate when you book the measure.
Detached houses are 45% of homes in Clay City; the rest are townhomes, condos and apartments. In a condo or townhome the association may have to approve work on plumbing, walls or wiring, so ask for its rules before the measure.
Most homes in Clay City are rented. A kitchen remodel is booked by the owner of the home, landlords included.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Clay City is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40312 | 2,681 | 69% | 1984 | 42% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in Kentucky earn a median $28.71 an hour and plumbers $30.84, against $30.38 and $30.67 across the country (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). That is what the workers are paid, not what a contractor charges for their time. All five kitchen trades: Kentucky.
Before you sign: Kentucky
Ask the contractor for the license or registration number they hold and the agency that issued it, then look the number up on that agency’s own site. Ask who will take out the building permit, and get the price, the payment schedule and the scope of work in writing before any money changes hands.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in Kentucky · Permits · What it costs
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