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Barlow, KY

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Population
635
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
373 ft
Median Home Value
$68,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$538/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$27,054
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Barlow

Barlow is a quiet, close-knit community in Ballard County, Kentucky, with a population of around 650. Sitting about half an hour west of Paducah, it offers a relaxed rural lifestyle surrounded by open farmland and scenic wetlands. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the nearby Barlow Bottoms, a network of oxbow lakes and marshes popular for fishing, waterfowl hunting, and kayaking. Life in town is simple and unhurried, with local businesses, a friendly community park, and quirky local landmarks like Kentucky's smallest jail, making it a peaceful retreat in the western part of the state.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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