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Centertown

A city of 416 people in Kentucky
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About Centertown

City in Kentucky, United States
1890Established
423Population
0.3 sq miArea
443 ftElevation

Centertown is a home rule-class city in Ohio County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Centertown had a population of 416.

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ZIP code42328
Area code270
Living in Centertown

Housing in Centertown

$120K▼ 3.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Centertown home is worth about $120,000, down 3.7% in a year, 48% below the Kentucky typical home.

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Safety in Centertown

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Not graded

Centertown has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0
Property0
Reported in 20240
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

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Most working residents leave Centertown for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Hartford (18%), Owensboro (15%) and Beaver Dam (7%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Hartford
18%
Owensboro
15%
Beaver Dam
7%
Bowling Green
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Centertown →

Health in Centertown

Compared with Kentucky

≈Just like Kentucky

No difference on any of 5 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Centertown tracks Kentucky closely.

Care nearby

Ohio County HospitalHartford · 5.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center - CalhounCalhoun · 16.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Centertown · CMS · HRSAHealth in Centertown →

Natural hazards in Centertown

62
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Centertown →

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Centertown has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

47° / 28°Winter
69° / 46°Spring
88° / 66°Summer
71° / 47°Fall
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Nearest: Ohio County Public LibraryHartford · 5.3 miles · 52 hrs a week
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