Eddyville
City in Lyon County, Kentucky
Eddyville is a city in Lyon County, Kentucky, with 2,375 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 509 ft (155 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kuttawa, 2.5 miles SW.
- 2,375residents (2020 Census)
- 509 ftelevation · 155 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 17.9 km²
- 343 / sq mipopulation density
- 42038ZIP code
About Eddyville
Eddyville is a home rule-class city in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States, of which it is also the county seat. The population was 2,375 at the 2020 census, up from 2,350 in 2000. The Kentucky State Penitentiary is located at Eddyville. The town is a tourist attraction because of its access to nearby Lake Barkley.
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Living in Eddyville
- Median household income
- $55,625
- Median home value
- $188,400
- Median rent
- $730/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Eddyville had 2,375 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,375 |
|---|---|
| Density | 343 per sq mi (132 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Eddyville at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Lyon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,375 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.93 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.81 sq mi (2.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0774° N, 88.0749° W |
| ZIP code | 42038 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2123824 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Eddyville
- Kuttawa2.5 mi SW
- Fredonia9.0 mi N
- Grand Rivers10.1 mi SW
- Princeton10.7 mi E
- Gilbertsville13.6 mi W
- Crayne14.2 mi N
- Salem15.9 mi NW
- Marion17.6 mi N
- Calvert City17.8 mi W
- Smithland18.7 mi W
- Burna19.4 mi NW
- Cadiz20.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Eddyville
What county is Eddyville in?
Eddyville is in Lyon County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Eddyville, KY?
2,375 people lived in Eddyville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Eddyville, KY?
The ZIP code of Eddyville is 42038.
What is the elevation of Eddyville?
509 feet (155 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Eddyville?
Kuttawa (2.5 mi), Fredonia (9.0 mi), Grand Rivers (10.1 mi), Princeton (10.7 mi), Gilbertsville (13.6 mi).
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