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Central City, KY

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Population
5,793
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
435 ft
Median Home Value
$143,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$683/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,885
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Central City in context.

OverallBest places in KentuckyPopulation rankingHighest population places in KentuckyNearest larger communityMadisonville, Kentucky21 miles away · 19,428 residents.

About Central City

Central City is the largest city in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, located in the western coalfields region. Originally known as Morehead's Horse Mill and home to the Muhlenberg Campus of Madisonville Community College, the community of approximately 5,707 is served by the Muhlenberg County Schools district for local public education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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