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Drakesboro, KY

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Population
467
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
442 ft
Median Home Value
$75,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$964/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$34,375
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Drakesboro

Drakesboro is a small, quiet community tucked into the rolling countryside of Muhlenberg County, just east of Greenville along Route 176. Founded in the late 1800s and named after pioneer William Drake, the town grew up alongside western Kentucky's coal boom. Mining shaped the town from the ground up, bringing in generations of hardworking families who built the neighborhoods and established the close-knit community spirit that still defines the area.

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Today, Drakesboro offers a peaceful, laid-back pace of life for people who want plenty of space and a relaxed rural setting. With U.S. 431 and Route 176 running right through town, residents enjoy simple commutes to jobs, schools, and shopping in nearby Central City and Greenville. Between its quiet residential streets, easy access to outdoor recreation along the Green River basin, and deep local pride, Drakesboro is a classic Kentucky small town with a strong sense of home.

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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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