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Burkesville, KY

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Population
1,389
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
580 ft
Median Home Value
$117,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$508/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$34,444
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Burkesville

Burkesville is a quiet, scenic town set along the Cumberland River in southern Kentucky. As the county seat, it functions as the central hub for Cumberland County, but it still maintains the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere of a tight-knit community. The river has anchored the town since its early steamboat days, and that easygoing waterside charm remains a big part of everyday life.

Auloporid corals in limestone (Fort Payne Formation, Lower Mississippian; Rt. 61 roadcut, north of Burkesville, Kentucky, USA) 4 (45666633725)

For anyone who loves the outdoors, it is hard to beat having premier trout fishing right in town and Dale Hollow Lake just minutes down the road for boating and camping. The community regularly comes together at the local park for bluegrass music, weekend sports, and seasonal festivals. With all the county schools situated right in Burkesville, families have an easy time getting plugged in and managing daily routines.

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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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