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Booneville, KY

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Population
154
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
706 ft
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
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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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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingRural FitA+99.1rating

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