Allensville Historic District · National Register of Historic Places
Allensville’s story
207 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1819Allensville is settled
AllensvilleKY
Allensville Historic District · Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
158
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$252K
−1.1% in a year
Median age
40.5
years
Settled
1819
207 years ago
Is Allensville a good place to live?
5.1% of residents live below the poverty line in Allensville, below both Kentucky’s towns (16%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 143 Kentucky towns, just 3 have a higher January low than Allensville. Allensville Historic District and Cedar Grove Rosenwald School is on the National Register of Historic Places. Allensville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Allensville stand out
Where Allensville beats most towns.
Small town
158 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Allensville.
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: very high risk in Allensville, mostly inland flooding
80risk score of 100
Of the losses FEMA expects in Allensville, 39% come from inland flooding and 19% from earthquakes. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities. One declared disaster, in 2024, has brought federal aid to Allensville households.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Allensville has mild winters and hot summers
89°summer high
July afternoons reach 89°, January nights drop to 28° and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–48°
Spring47–69°
Summer66–87°
Fall47–71°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Allensville stands out in Kentucky and nationally, with fewer of its adults who binge drink
Among 142 Kentucky towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Allensville. Allensville: two in five adults get no exercise outside work. No town among the 142 in Kentucky we compare has a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Allensville. 27% of adults in Allensville smoke cigarettes; 23% have diabetes.
| Allensville | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 23% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 18% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 15% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Kentucky
2 better8 too close to call21 worse
| What stands out | Allensville | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 85.7% | 81.3% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 34.5% | 15.5% |
The Medical Center at Russellville
14.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Zillow puts the typical Allensville home at about $252K
$252KZillow home value
For households in Allensville, the share who own their home is 86%. In the year to September 2026, typical home values slipped 1.1%.
Typical home value
Allensville$252K
Kentucky$231K
−1.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Allensville
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The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
Getting set up
Moving to Allensville: who provides what
Allensville is unincorporated, so Todd County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPennyrile Rural Electric Coop13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTodd County Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers79% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesTodd CountyTodd County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Kentucky you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTodd County ClerkTodd County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2026
ZIP code4220442204 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Allensville; the nearest are
Austin Peay State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Clarksville, TN20.3 mi$9,006 in-state tuitionHopkinsville Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Hopkinsville25.9 mi$4,728 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Allensville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
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