Big Clifty
Census-designated place in Grayson County, Kentucky

Big Clifty is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Grayson County, Kentucky, with 367 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 748 ft (228 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clarkson, 5.6 miles SW.
- 367residents (2020 Census)
- 748 ftelevation · 228 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 255 / sq mipopulation density
- 42712ZIP code
About Big Clifty
Big Clifty is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Big Clifty had a population of 367.
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Living in Big Clifty
- Median home value
- $117,800
- Median rent
- $771/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Big Clifty had 367 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 367 |
|---|---|
| Density | 255 per sq mi (98 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Clifty at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Grayson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 367 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.44 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5450° N, 86.1510° W |
| ZIP code | 42712 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2106508 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Clifty
- Clarkson5.6 mi SW
- Leitchfield8.4 mi SW
- Cecilia13.7 mi NE
- Sonora13.9 mi E
- Upton15.0 mi SE
- Rineyville17.0 mi NE
- Bonnieville17.9 mi SE
- Elizabethtown18.4 mi NE
- Vine Grove20.6 mi NE
- Caneyville20.9 mi SW
- Radcliff22.3 mi NE
- Hardinsburg22.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Big Clifty
What county is Big Clifty in?
Big Clifty is in Grayson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Big Clifty, KY?
367 people lived in Big Clifty at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Clifty, KY?
The ZIP code of Big Clifty is 42712.
What is the elevation of Big Clifty?
748 feet (228 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Clifty?
Clarkson (5.6 mi), Leitchfield (8.4 mi), Cecilia (13.7 mi), Sonora (13.9 mi), Upton (15.0 mi).
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