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Campton, KY

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Population
300
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
956 ft
Median Rent
$548/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$24,583
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Campton

Set in the foothills of eastern Kentucky, Campton is a tiny mountain community of around 300 residents and the county seat of Wolfe County. Because it sits right on the doorstep of the Red River Gorge, the town is a quiet home base for outdoor enthusiasts who love hiking, rock climbing, and scenic sandstone arches. Daily life is centered around local spots like the Wolfe County Public Library, and neighbors turn out each Labor Day weekend for the annual Swift Silver Mine Festival. It is a peaceful, slow-paced rural town with world-class natural beauty right in its backyard.

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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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