North Corbin, Kentucky
North Corbin is a community of 2,190 people in Knox County, Kentucky.
Why visit North Corbin
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 24 places to eat and 7 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Sander's Cafe and Museum and Harland Sanders Café and Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in North Corbin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Corbin
North Corbin is a census-designated place (CDP) in Laurel and Knox counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 1,727 at the 2020 census down from 1,773 at the 2010 census. The census bureau also lists the Laurel County portion of North Corbin as a CCD with a population of 10,729.
From the Wikipedia article North Corbin, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Harland Sanders Café and Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic commercial building in Kentucky, United States
Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic building in Corbin, Kentucky, United States
Corbin station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic railway station in Corbin, Kentucky, Unites States
East Main Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Road bridge in Corbin, Kentucky
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Saint Camillus Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
School in Corbin, Kentucky, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Minnow Beach
Beach · 0.9 mi
Favored local spot for catching minnows for use as bait fish.
Restaurants and cafes24
David’s steak house
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.0 mi
125 W Corbin Bypass
Su-Th 11:00-09:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Mi Casa
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
14892 North US Highway 25 East, Corbin
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Mi Jalisco
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
101 Brentwood Pl, Corbin, KY 40701
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Yamato Steak House
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.3 mi
14892 North US Highway 25 East, Corbin
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Sweeties Ice Cream and Mini Doughnuts
Ice cream · 1.2 mi
315 North Main Street, Corbin
Mo-Th 13:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-19:00
12 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship7
First Christian Church
Church · Disciples Of Christ · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
100 South Kentucky Avenue, Corbin
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare3
Map of North Corbin
94 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 27°F | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 30°F | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 36°F | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 45°F | 4.7 in |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 5.2 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 45°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 36°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for London Corbin Ap 72329 (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Knox County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-07-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
London-Corbin Airport (LOZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Corbin 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- London 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Barbourville 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Williamsburg 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Manchester 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Pineville 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Jellico 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Stearns 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Somerset 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Middlesborough 32 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- First Christian Church in Corbin, Nyttend, Public domain
- Harland Sanders Cafe in Corbin, Kentucky (25552587963), Ka!zen, CC BY-SA 2.0
- L&N depot in Corbin, Nyttend, Public domain
- Saint Camillus Academy entryway, Nyttend, Public domain
- East Main Street Bridge in Corbin, Nyttend, Public domain
- Corbin Carnegie Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- Original Kentucky Fried Chicken 2025a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 29, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 30, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 17, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 15, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Original Kentucky Fried Chicken 2025d, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 14, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 13, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 27, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 09, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Kentucky - Harland Sanders Café and Museum - 20220605154144, Riis2602, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 16, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 06, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 26, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 25, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 24, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 23, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Original Kentucky Fried Chicken 2025c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 10, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 04, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Kentucky - Harland Sanders Café and Museum - 20220605154239, Riis2602, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 18, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 22, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 11, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 12, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 21, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 05, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 08, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- KFC signs - Old and New, Brent Moore from Smyrna, TN, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 19, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Harland Sanders Café and Museum - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 07, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Original Kentucky Fried Chicken 2025b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colonel Sanders' business card, c. late 1940s, Mr. Blue MauMau, Public domain
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