Providence
City in Webster County, Kentucky

Providence is a city in Webster County, Kentucky, with 2,892 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 440 ft (134 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nebo, 6.1 miles E.
- 2,892residents (2020 Census)
- 440 ftelevation · 134 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.6 km²
- 480 / sq mipopulation density
- 42450ZIP code
About Providence
Providence is a home rule-class city in Webster County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Providence had a population of 2,892, making it the most populous community in the county.
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Living in Providence
- Median household income
- $55,121
- Median home value
- $60,300
- Median rent
- $672/mo
- Median age
- 39.6
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Providence had 2,892 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,892 |
|---|---|
| Density | 480 per sq mi (185 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Providence at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Webster County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,892 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.03 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3991° N, 87.7517° W |
| ZIP code | 42450 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2163372 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Providence
- Nebo6.1 mi E
- Clay6.5 mi NW
- Dixon8.6 mi NE
- Wheatcroft8.7 mi NW
- Manitou9.8 mi E
- Madisonville14.2 mi E
- Slaughters14.9 mi NE
- Hanson15.0 mi E
- Dawson Springs15.9 mi S
- Earlington16.0 mi SE
- Sturgis16.4 mi NW
- Poole17.6 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Providence
What county is Providence in?
Providence is in Webster County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Providence, KY?
2,892 people lived in Providence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Providence, KY?
The ZIP code of Providence is 42450.
What is the elevation of Providence?
440 feet (134 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Providence?
Nebo (6.1 mi), Clay (6.5 mi), Dixon (8.6 mi), Wheatcroft (8.7 mi), Manitou (9.8 mi).
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