Burgin, KY

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Population
1,027
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
896 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$193,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$971/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$77,585
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Burgin is a quiet, friendly town in Mercer County, sitting right at the junction of Highway 33 and Highway 152. It sits just east of Harrodsburg and minutes from Herrington Lake, giving residents easy access to weekend boating, fishing, and scenic spots along the Dix River. It is the kind of place where neighbors know each other and the surrounding rolling hills provide a peaceful backdrop for daily life.

A major draw for families is the Burgin Independent School District, which educates local students from preschool through high school on a single campus. While day-to-day life in town revolves around quiet residential streets and local gatherings, larger shopping centers, restaurants, and medical services are an easy drive away in Harrodsburg or Danville. It offers a great mix of laid-back rural living and convenient access to regional hubs.

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