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Population
154
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
706 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$205,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$588/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Booneville

Booneville is a tiny, peaceful mountain town tucked into the Appalachian foothills of Eastern Kentucky. As the seat of Owsley County, this close-knit community of fewer than two hundred residents sits right along the South Fork of the Kentucky River. Daily life revolves around the historic courthouse square, the local library, and easy access to the water for fishing and kayaking. For anyone seeking a quiet, slow-paced lifestyle surrounded by wooded ridges and scenic country roads, Booneville offers deep Appalachian roots and true small-town seclusion.

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Rural FitA+99.1ratingLow Rent PricesA+98.9ratingLow Violent CrimeA95.2rating

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