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Buckhorn, KY

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Population
81
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
750 ft
Median Home Value
$54,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Buckhorn

Tucked into the hills of Perry County along the Kentucky River, Buckhorn is a small, quiet community surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest. The main draw is Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, giving residents easy access to fishing, boating, hiking trails, and lakeside dining. With its historic Log Cathedral and peaceful Appalachian backdrop, the town offers a slow-paced, close-knit lifestyle for anyone who loves the outdoors.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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