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Earlington, KY

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Population
1,262
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
424 ft
Median Home Value
$64,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$680/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$38,194
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Earlington

Earlington is a quiet small town in Hopkins County, tucked just south of Madisonville in western Kentucky. The community was established in 1870 and named for John Baylis Earle, who opened the area's first commercial coal mine. Trains soon followed to haul shipments along the Louisville and Nashville line, and the tracks still run straight through town, giving the area a classic railroad feel.

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Because Earlington was designed as a complete company town, early builders included parks, walkable neighborhood streets, and Loch Mary Reservoir, which remains a favorite local spot for fishing and getting out on the water. Residents also share plenty of hometown pride, from the Yellowjackets' historic 1967 state basketball title to quiet community traditions. With U.S. Route 41 running right through town, it offers a peaceful, affordable setting with a quick drive into Madisonville for work, dining, and shopping.

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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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