Untitled photo, 1937
Kuttawa’s story
154 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1937.
- 1872Kuttawa is settled
KuttawaKY
A town of 663, settled in 1872.
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Photo: Brian Stansberry (photographer) · CC BY 4.0
Population
663
2025 Census estimate · +8% since 2020
Typical home
$217K
−0.9% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
64.8
years
Jobs based here
591
A job hub
Is Kuttawa a good place to live?
Kuttawa’s median age is 64.8 years, against 37.6 years in Kentucky’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 7 of the 143 Kentucky towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Kuttawa. 45% of the land in Kuttawa is conserved, against 1.7% in Kentucky’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Mineral Mound State Park, at 120 acres. Kuttawa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Kuttawa stand out
Where Kuttawa beats most towns.
Small town
663 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
EddyvilleKuttawa
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Kuttawa: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kuttawa, and how to reach them.
PowerKU11.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterKuttawa Water DepartmentNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers83% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Kuttawa’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 hereLyon County ClerkLyon County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code4205542055 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kuttawa.
Who lives here
50% of residents are 65 or older
People 65 and older are 50% of residents (17% statewide); children under 18 are 8% of residents (23% statewide). Kuttawa has grown 8% since 2020, to 663 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 28% across Kentucky.
64.8median age · KY 39.1
KuttawaKentuckyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
26%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school40%
Some college17%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s16%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 44% and 66% women
The Census survey reached too few of Kuttawa’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±10.9 points. Across Kentucky, 50.5% of residents are women.
| Kuttawa | KY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.1% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.4% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.5% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 25.7% | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 23.8% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.4% | 11.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 40.1% | 32.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.9% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.1% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.8% | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.7% | 11.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
44.8%conserved
44.8%
conserved · 860 of 1,919 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mineral Mound State Park | — | 120 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commute
With 3.3 jobs for every working resident, Kuttawa draws in 579 commuters
Most working residents leave Kuttawa for work: only 7% work in town. Jobs based in Kuttawa grew to 591 in 2023, 122 more than in 2013. 10% of residents live below the poverty line in Kuttawa.
7%work in town
| Kuttawa | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 6.8% | 15% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $78,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Kuttawa7%
Eddyville16%
Princeton10%
Benton5%
Madisonville5%
15 mi
median commute distance
591
jobs based in Kuttawa
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Kuttawa faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesStrong wind
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Kuttawa
Kuttawa has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Kuttawa’s July high is 89°F.
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–47°
Spring47–69°
Summer67–88°
Fall48–70°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 27
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Kentucky and the rest of the country, fewer of Kuttawa’s adults binge drink
9.4% of Kuttawa adults binge drink. Of the 142 Kentucky towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Kuttawa. 36% of Kuttawa adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Kuttawa | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 9.4% | 14% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 18% | 17% |
31 measures vs. Kentucky
12 better11 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Kuttawa | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.4% | 14.2% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 14.7% | 8.7% |
Caldwell Medical Center
15.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Kuttawa is valued at about $217K
The typical Kuttawa home is worth about $217,000, down 0.9% in a year, 6% below the Kentucky typical home.
$217KZillow home value
Typical home value
Kuttawa$217K
Kentucky$231K
−0.9%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Kuttawa
18pages on Kuttawa
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Kuttawa; the nearest are
West Kentucky Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Paducah30 mi$4,728 in-state tuitionMurray State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Murray33 mi$9,900 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Kuttawa residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
A job hub
Every workday, about 579 people come to Kuttawa for work
Where Kuttawa’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
591jobs based in Kuttawa
7%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Kuttawa
City in Kentucky, United States
Kuttawa locally is a home rule-class city in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kuttawa had a population of 629.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 449 ft
- ZIP code
- 42055
- Area code
- 270
Questions about Kuttawa
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Kuttawa, KY a good place to live?
Kuttawa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Kuttawa, KY known for?
2 notable people were born here, including William Johnson Stone and Buster Ross.