Drakesboro
City in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
Drakesboro is a city in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, with 481 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 443 ft (135 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cleaton, 3.2 miles NW.
- 481residents (2020 Census)
- 443 ftelevation · 135 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 871 / sq mipopulation density
- 42321ZIP code
About Drakesboro
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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Living in Drakesboro
- Median household income
- $34,375
- Median home value
- $75,500
- Median rent
- $964/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Drakesboro had 481 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 481 |
|---|---|
| Density | 871 per sq mi (336 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Drakesboro at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Muhlenberg County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 481 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.55 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2173° N, 87.0499° W |
| ZIP code | 42321 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2122348 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Drakesboro
- Cleaton3.2 mi NW
- Beechmont3.4 mi S
- Powderly5.9 mi W
- Central City7.0 mi NW
- Greenville7.0 mi W
- Rochester8.7 mi E
- Rockport9.0 mi N
- South Carrollton9.5 mi NW
- Dunmor10.4 mi S
- McHenry13.1 mi NE
- Bremen13.9 mi NW
- Centertown14.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Drakesboro
What county is Drakesboro in?
Drakesboro is in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Drakesboro, KY?
481 people lived in Drakesboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Drakesboro, KY?
The ZIP code of Drakesboro is 42321.
What is the elevation of Drakesboro?
443 feet (135 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Drakesboro?
Cleaton (3.2 mi), Beechmont (3.4 mi), Powderly (5.9 mi), Central City (7.0 mi), Greenville (7.0 mi).
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