Summer Shade
Census-designated place in Metcalfe County, Kentucky

Summer Shade is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, with 294 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 896 ft (273 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edmonton, 8.6 miles NE.
- 294residents (2020 Census)
- 896 ftelevation · 273 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 145 / sq mipopulation density
- 42166ZIP code
About Summer Shade
Summer Shade is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 294.
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- Median home value
- $113,400
- Median age
- 32.6
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Summer Shade had 294 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 294 |
|---|---|
| Density | 145 per sq mi (56 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Summer Shade at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Metcalfe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 294 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.03 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8839° N, 85.7119° W |
| ZIP code | 42166 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2174586 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Summer Shade
- Edmonton8.6 mi NE
- Marrowbone12.0 mi E
- Tompkinsville12.7 mi S
- Glasgow14.5 mi NW
- Hiseville16.0 mi N
- Fountain Run17.4 mi SW
- Gamaliel17.4 mi S
- Burkesville20.2 mi E
- Cave City22.5 mi NW
- Horse Cave22.8 mi NW
- Park City23.5 mi NW
- Red Boiling Springs, TN25.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Summer Shade
What county is Summer Shade in?
Summer Shade is in Metcalfe County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Summer Shade, KY?
294 people lived in Summer Shade at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Summer Shade, KY?
The ZIP code of Summer Shade is 42166.
What is the elevation of Summer Shade?
896 feet (273 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Summer Shade?
Edmonton (8.6 mi), Marrowbone (12.0 mi), Tompkinsville (12.7 mi), Glasgow (14.5 mi), Hiseville (16.0 mi).
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