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Cynthiana, KY

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Population
6,576
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
730 ft
Median Home Value
$172,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$770/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,647
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Cynthiana in context.

OverallBest places in KentuckyPopulation rankingHighest population places in KentuckyNearest larger communityGeorgetown, Kentucky15 miles away · 40,883 residents.

About Cynthiana

Cynthiana is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Harrison County, Kentucky, situated along the South Fork of the Licking River. Named for daughters of land donor Robert Harrison and home to a major 3M manufacturing facility, the community of approximately 6,458 is served by the Harrison County School District for public education.

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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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