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Guthrie

A city of 1,559 people in Kentucky
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About Guthrie

City in Kentucky, United States
1867Established
1,330Population
1.4 sq miArea
548 ftElevation

Guthrie is a home rule-class city in Todd County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 1,330 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code42234
Area code270
Living in Guthrie

Housing in Guthrie

$191K▼ 7.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Guthrie home is worth about $191,000, down 7.9% in a year, 18% below the Kentucky typical home.

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Safety in Guthrie

B+

Safety Grade B+

Guthrie reports less crime per resident than 66% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade. Kentucky has less reported crime than most states, so among its own towns Guthrie sits closer to the middle.

Violent crime per 1,000
Guthrie 0.7
Kentucky 2.1
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Guthrie 2.9
Kentucky 12.8
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

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Most working residents leave Guthrie for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Clarksville (13%), Hopkinsville (12%) and Elkton (11%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Clarksville, TN
13%
Hopkinsville
12%
Elkton
11%
Russellville
3%
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3worse than KY

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 2 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Vanderbilt Clarksville HospitalClarksville · 7.5 mi · ER
Chcwk - Todd County SiteGuthrie · 1.7 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 Guthrie · CMS · HRSAHealth in Guthrie →

Natural hazards in Guthrie

80
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.

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

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Guthrie has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 28°, and snow is almost unheard of.

49° / 30°Winter
70° / 47°Spring
88° / 66°Summer
71° / 48°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Guthrie →

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Nearest: Todd County Public LibraryElkton · 11.1 miles · 46 hrs a week
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