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Eddyville, KY

Population
2,306
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
509 ft
Median Home Value
$188,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$730/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,625
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Eddyville in context.

OverallBest places in KentuckyPopulation rankingHighest population places in KentuckyNearest larger communityPaducah, Kentucky32 miles away · 26,730 residents.

About Eddyville

Eddyville is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Lyon County, Kentucky, situated along Lake Barkley on the Cumberland River. Famous as the home of the high-security Kentucky State Penitentiary and serving as a major tourist gateway to regional lakes, the community of approximately 2,897 is served by Lyon County Public Schools.

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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+99.6rating

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