Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 207, established in 1818. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Its National Register listings include Farmer's Bank of Mackville and Cocanougher House. Mackville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Mackville beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 2017.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mackville, 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 Mackville.
Only 7 of the 143 Kentucky towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Mackville. In Mackville, 23% of residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Springfield (15%), Louisville (9%) and Danville (8%). For half of commuters, work is under 19 miles away.
| Mackville | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 35 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 23% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 15% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
A winter brings about 3 inches of snow, with January nights at 25° and July afternoons at 86°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Mackville’s FEMA risk score is 63 of 100, against 48 of 100 in Kentucky’s towns and 44 of 100 across U.S. towns. Expected losses in Mackville break down as 50% from inland flooding and 21% from tornadoes. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Mackville once, in 2010.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
17% of Mackville adults report frequent physical distress, where Kentucky’s towns sit at 15% and U.S. towns at 14%. For adults locally, the share who binge drink is 12%.
| Mackville | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Mackville | KY |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 7.8% | 5.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.6% | 10.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Typical home values fell 7.2% in the year to September 2026. Among households in Mackville, 86% live in a home they own. Only 6 of the 140 Kentucky towns we compare have a lower midpoint rent than Mackville.
| Mackville | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 59% | 73% |
| Median rent | $608 a month | $934 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Mackville. Close and well known come first.
32 mi National Historical ParkAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park213K visitors a year
37 mi Stadium & arenaKroger Field
38 mi Stadium & arenaRupp Arena
19 mi Ancient sitePleasant Hill
38 mi GardenLexington Cemetery
22 mi MuseumMy Old Kentucky Home State ParkAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park: Jamie from Toronto, ON, CC BY 2.0 · Kroger Field: Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Rupp Arena: The original uploader was Analogue Kid at English Wikipedia., CC BY 2.5 · Pleasant Hill: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lexington Cemetery: Analogue Kid at en.wikipedia, CC BY 2.5 · My Old Kentucky Home State Park: Firthpond1700, CC BY-SA 4.0
None within 15 miles of Mackville; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Mackville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
Where Mackville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Kentucky, United States
Mackville is a home rule-class city in Washington County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 207 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Mackville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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