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Knox County Hospital

80 Hospital Drive, Barbourville, KY 40906

County:KnoxCBSA Area:London, KYOwnership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Knox County Hospital is a government-operated Critical Access facility located in Barbourville, Kentucky, a mid-size city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community includes a notable international population, suggesting potential openness to diverse staff. The hospital’s size and supportive community environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a welcoming and accessible workplace.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
25
RN Count
46
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Kentucky

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Comprehensive but straightforward process

London, KY overview

Financials

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:21 min
Drive
86.2%
  • Drive86.2%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walk1.9%
  • Other1.3%
  • Work from home10.5%
Nearest Airports
  • London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
  • Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
  • Central Kentucky Regional Airport
  • Julian Carroll Airport
  • McGhee Tyson Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
75,885
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
4,194

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Kentucky state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1226th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed34th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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