Guthrie, KY

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Population
1,395
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
551 ft
Median Home Value
$134,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$909/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$35,952
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Sitting right on the Kentucky-Tennessee border in Todd County, Guthrie is a quiet, close-knit town with deep railroad roots. Newcomers are often drawn to its relaxed, small-town pace and easy proximity to bigger hubs like Clarksville and Hopkinsville. Best known as the birthplace of America’s first Poet Laureate, Robert Penn Warren, the town preserves its history through historic downtown buildings and annual community gatherings. For anyone looking for affordable country living with a quick commute across the state line, Guthrie offers a welcoming, down-to-earth place to call home.

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