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Kuttawa

A city of 629 people in Kentucky
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Conserved land45%860 of 1,919 acres
Trails0.1 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Kuttawa

City in Kentucky, United States
629Population
3 sq miArea
449 ftElevation

Kuttawa locally is a home rule-class city in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kuttawa had a population of 629.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code42055
Area code270
Living in Kuttawa

Housing in Kuttawa

$220K▼ 1.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Kuttawa home is worth about $220,000, down 1.9% in a year, 5% below the Kentucky typical home.

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Most working residents leave Kuttawa for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Eddyville (16%), Princeton (10%) and Benton (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Eddyville
16%
Princeton
10%
Benton
5%
Madisonville
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Kuttawa →

Health in Kuttawa

Compared with Kentucky

2better than KY

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 3 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Caldwell Medical CenterPrinceton · 15.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc Dba. Health First Community Health Center- PrincetonPrinceton · 11.8 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 Kuttawa · CMS · HRSAHealth in Kuttawa →

Natural hazards in Kuttawa

73
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Kuttawa →

Climate in Kuttawa

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Kuttawa has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

47° / 29°Winter
69° / 47°Spring
88° / 67°Summer
70° / 48°Fall
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Nearest: Lyon County Public LibraryEddyville · 2.7 miles · 53 hrs a week
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Where Kuttawa residents work nearby:Eddyville 16%Work & commute →
Compare side by side:Kuttawa vs Eddyville

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