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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

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OverallBest places in KentuckyPopulation rankingHighest population places in KentuckyNearest larger communityMadisonville, Kentucky26 miles away · 19,428 residents.

About Drakesboro

Drakesboro is a home rule-class city in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States. The 2020 census counted 481 residents. Incorporated in 1888, the city was named for early pioneer William Drake. The city is situated along Kentucky Route 176 east of Greenville, the county seat. Drakesboro makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Drakesboro is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place. Its municipal boundaries extend eastward to KY 176's intersection with U.S. Route 431.

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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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