Hustonville-City-Hall-ky, 2017
Hustonville’s story
188 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2017.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1838Hustonville is settled
HustonvilleKY
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
400
2025 Census estimate · +3.1% since 2020
Typical home
$183K
−5.5% in a year
Household income
$40K
median
Median age
44.5
years
Jobs based here
31
A commuter town
Is Hustonville a good place to live?
Hustonville’s mean commuting time is 48 minutes, above both the Kentucky town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 140 Kentucky towns we compare, none has a lower typical rent than Hustonville. Nathan Huston House and Richland Farm is on the National Register of Historic Places. Hustonville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hustonville stand out
Where Hustonville beats most towns.
Small town
400 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hustonville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hustonville, and how to reach them.
PowerKU11.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHustonville Water Works1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hustonville’s trash rules yet
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 hereLincoln County ClerkLincoln County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2024
ZIP codes40437, 4048440437 94% · 40484 6%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hustonville.
Work & commute
Hustonville has 0.2 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
Half the trips to work are shorter than 17 miles. For residents in Hustonville, the share who live below the poverty line is 23%. The share of working residents in Hustonville who work locally is 2%, against 15% in Kentucky’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. The town’s middle household income is $40,000.
2%work in town
| Hustonville | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 23% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $40,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2% | 15% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Hustonville2%
Danville27%
Stanford8%
Lexington8%
Harrodsburg3%
17 mi
median commute distance
31
jobs based in Hustonville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Hustonville’s kids attend
Its one school is below. The Lincoln County school district runs its public schools. Hustonville’s only public school teaches 439 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hustonville Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 439 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Hustonville’s year
Only 5 of the 143 Kentucky towns we compare have a lower peak summer temperature than Hustonville. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 25° and about 15 inches of snow falls in a winter.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–45°
Spring44–66°
Summer63–84°
Fall45–68°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
The typical home in Hustonville is valued at about $183K
Among households in Hustonville, 73% live in a home they own. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home lost 5.5% of its value.
$183KZillow home value
Typical home value
Hustonville$183K
Kentucky$231K
−5.5%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Safety
Crime reported in Hustonville
No violent or property crimes were reported in Hustonville in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Hustonville is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Hustonville is
In Hustonville, 13% of adults binge drink. On the CDC’s 31 measures, Hustonville is ahead of Kentucky on 3 and behind on 3.
| Hustonville | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
31 measures vs. Kentucky
3 better25 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Hustonville | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.1% | 15.5% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.5% | 8.2% |
Ephraim Mcdowell Fort Logan Hospital
9.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Hustonville, mostly inland flooding
Federal aid has come to Hustonville households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2025. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 53% of U.S. communities. Flood insurance has paid out on 2 claims here since 1999.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesStrong wind
2
paid flood claims since 1999
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
0% of Hustonville is conserved land
Count the trails in 1 park or preserve and they come to 0.2 miles. Parks and preserves in Hustonville: one, of 3 acres. For Hustonville, the trail network density is 0.3 miles per square mile.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 537 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hustonville City Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hustonville
19pages on Hustonville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Hustonville
About 0 of every 100 Hustonville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Hustonville for work
Where Hustonville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
31jobs based in Hustonville
2%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hustonville
City in Kentucky, United States
Hustonville is a home rule-class city in Lincoln County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Hustonville had a population of 387. It is part of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 984 ft
- ZIP code
- 40437
- Area code
- 606
Questions about Hustonville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hustonville, KY a good place to live?
Hustonville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.