Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 467, settled in 1888.
Drakesboro has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 228 in 1900, a peak of 1,255 in 1940, 481 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1913 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Drakesboro, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Drakesboro.
83% of households live in a home they own in Drakesboro, where Kentucky’s towns sit at 59% and U.S. towns at 73%. In the year to September 2026, typical home values slipped 16%. For Drakesboro, the rent at the middle of the market is $964 a month.
| Drakesboro | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 59% | 73% |
| Median rent | $964 a month | $934 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The top destinations are Greenville (16%), Central City (9%) and Morgantown (8%). The median commute is under 20 miles. The mean commuting time for Drakesboro comes to 23 minutes, against 22 minutes in Kentucky’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns.
| Drakesboro | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 47% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
45% of adults have obesity in Drakesboro. Only 9 of the 142 Kentucky towns we compare have a higher share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Drakesboro. Among adults locally, 20% report frequent physical distress and 21% report frequent mental distress.
| Drakesboro | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 27% | 23% |
| What stands out | Drakesboro | KY |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 26.2% | 15.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 13.8% | 8.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
For Drakesboro, the FEMA risk score is 58 of 100. 29% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by earthquakes at 18%. Federal aid has come to Drakesboro households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2025.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Peabody State Wildlife Area | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Drakesboro; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Drakesboro residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
Where Drakesboro’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Kentucky, United States
Drakesboro is a home rule-class city in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 481 at the 2020 census. Incorporated in 1888, the city was named for early pioneer William Drake.
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Drakesboro has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.