Floyd County, KY elected officials: the fiscal court, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Floyd County: 14 seats on 8 elected bodies. 14 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Fiscal Court
Floyd County Fiscal Court
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Magistrate, 1st District | Mark D. Crider Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Magistrate, 2nd District | George Ousley Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Magistrate, 3rd District | Mike Tackett Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Magistrate, 4th District | Ronnie Akers Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Attorney | Keith Bartley Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Clerk | Chris Waugh Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Coroner | Greg Nelson Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Jailer | Steve Little Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Property Valuation Administrator | David A. Layne II Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Sheriff | John P. Hunt Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
Special districts
Floyd County Constables
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Constable, 1st District | Gary Wolfe source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Constable, 2nd District | Gary Nelson source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Constable, 3rd District | Ernie Ray Moore source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Constable, 4th District | Allred "Junebug" Newsom source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
How many local governments Floyd County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 25 local governments in Floyd County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 5 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 18 | 1 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Floyd County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 0.9% · White 95.4% · Black 0.6% · Asian 0.4% · Other or more than one race 2.8% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Floyd County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 5.9% | 695 | 11,148 | 11,843 |
| August 2026 | 5.5% | 644 | 11,002 | 11,646 |
| July 2026 | 6.6% | 774 | 10,995 | 11,769 |
| June 2026 | 7.1% | 836 | 10,903 | 11,739 |
| May 2026 | 6.2% | 723 | 11,008 | 11,731 |
| April 2026 | 5.5% | 635 | 10,940 | 11,575 |
| March 2026 | 6.0% | 697 | 10,990 | 11,687 |
| February 2026 | 6.0% | 695 | 10,924 | 11,619 |
| January 2026 | 5.6% | 640 | 10,843 | 11,483 |
| December 2025 | 4.7% | 551 | 11,232 | 11,783 |
| November 2025 | 5.3% | 621 | 11,074 | 11,695 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 5.7% | 670 | 11,050 | 11,720 |
| August 2025 | 6.0% | 693 | 10,892 | 11,585 |
| July 2025 | 7.1% | 832 | 10,859 | 11,691 |
| June 2025 | 6.7% | 791 | 11,052 | 11,843 |
| May 2025 | 6.0% | 702 | 11,030 | 11,732 |
| April 2025 | 5.5% | 642 | 11,100 | 11,742 |
| March 2025 | 7.0% | 825 | 10,976 | 11,801 |
| February 2025 | 7.0% | 830 | 10,957 | 11,787 |
| January 2025 | 7.1% | 838 | 10,910 | 11,748 |
| December 2024 | 6.0% | 709 | 11,084 | 11,793 |
| November 2024 | 6.4% | 745 | 10,965 | 11,710 |
| October 2024 | 6.3% | 737 | 11,018 | 11,755 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 6.2% | 727 | 11,012 | 11,739 |
| 2024 | 6.6% | 775 | 10,933 | 11,708 |
| 2023 | 5.8% | 664 | 10,812 | 11,476 |
| 2022 | 5.7% | 654 | 10,749 | 11,403 |
| 2021 | 6.4% | 713 | 10,503 | 11,216 |
| 2020 | 8.5% | 946 | 10,171 | 11,117 |
| 2019 | 5.8% | 676 | 10,940 | 11,616 |
| 2018 | 6.1% | 695 | 10,737 | 11,432 |
| 2017 | 7.8% | 920 | 10,854 | 11,774 |
| 2016 | 10.8% | 1,287 | 10,627 | 11,914 |
Crime reported in Floyd County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 46.8 | 55 | 160.8 |
| 2024 | 22 | 64.0 | 75 | 218.1 |
| 2023 | 17 | 49.1 | 67 | 193.3 |
| 2016 | 11 | 29.5 | 115 | 308.3 |
By police agency (6)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 7 | 34 | 28,285 |
| Prestonsburg Police Department | 2025 | 8 | 21 | 3,575 |
| Wheelwright Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1,358 |
| Martin Police Department | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 470 |
| Wayland Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 0 | 353 |
| Allen Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 0 | 164 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Floyd County County Attorney?
- Keith Bartley (Democratic) is the County Attorney of Floyd County, Kentucky. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Floyd County County Clerk?
- Chris Waugh (Democratic) is the County Clerk of Floyd County, Kentucky. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Floyd County Coroner?
- Greg Nelson (Democratic) is the Coroner of Floyd County, Kentucky. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Floyd County Jailer?
- Steve Little (Democratic) is the Jailer of Floyd County, Kentucky. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Floyd County Property Valuation Administrator?
- David A. Layne II (Democratic) is the Property Valuation Administrator of Floyd County, Kentucky. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Floyd County Sheriff?
- John P. Hunt (Democratic) is the Sheriff of Floyd County, Kentucky. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the Floyd County commissioners?
- Mark D. Crider (Magistrate, 1st District); George Ousley (Magistrate, 2nd District); Mike Tackett (Magistrate, 3rd District); Ronnie Akers (Magistrate, 4th District).
- What is the population of Floyd County?
- About 35,224 people, with a median age of 42.8; the median household income is $41,279 and 28% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Floyd County?
- 5.9% in September 2026 (preliminary): 695 people unemployed in a labor force of 11,843, against 5.7% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Floyd County?
- 25 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 5 municipal, 1 school district and 18 special district governments.
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