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Catlettsburg, KY

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Population
1,722
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
553 ft
Median Home Value
$82,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$630/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$38,276
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Catlettsburg

Set right where the Ohio and Big Sandy rivers meet, Catlettsburg is a quiet Kentucky river town with a long history. Settled in the late 1700s, it spent decades as a busy hub for steamboats, timber, and railroads. Today, the town offers peaceful residential streets with historic homes, scenic views across the water into West Virginia, and an easygoing rhythm shaped by its riverfront roots.

Boyd County Courthouse Kentucky

As the seat of Boyd County, Catlettsburg houses the county courthouse, while its position in the Tri-State area makes daily life convenient. Most residents make the quick drive into Ashland or across state lines to Huntington for major shopping, dining, and healthcare. Local kids attend Boyd County Public Schools, and the town provides an affordable, low-key setting for people who want easy access to neighboring cities without giving up small-town quiet.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.2rating

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