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Worthington

A city of 1,759 people in Kentucky
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About Worthington

City in Kentucky, United States
1920Established
1,501Population
1.2 sq miArea
561 ftElevation

Worthington is a home rule-class city on the south bank of the Ohio River in Greenup County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Worthington had a population of 1,501. Worthington is a part of the Huntington-Ashland-Ironton metropolitan area.

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ZIP code41183
Area code606
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Housing in Worthington

$134K▼ 3.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Worthington home is worth about $134,000, down 3.9% in a year, 43% below the Kentucky typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Worthington

A+

Safety Grade A+

Worthington reports less crime per resident than 98% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Worthington 0.7
Kentucky 2.1
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Worthington 0.7
Kentucky 12.8
U.S. 15.5
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≈Just like Kentucky

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Nothing stands out: Worthington tracks Kentucky closely.

Care nearby

King's Daughters' Medical CenterAshland · 7.7 mi · ER
One Stop Family Medical CenterIronton · 2.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
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DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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