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Morehead, KY

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Population
6,776
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
733 ft
Median Home Value
$184,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$800/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$36,741
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Morehead in context.

OverallBest places in KentuckyPopulation rankingHighest population places in KentuckyNearest larger communityWinchester, Kentucky42 miles away · 19,514 residents.

About Morehead

Morehead is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Rowan County, Kentucky, situated along Interstate 64. Serving as the home of Morehead State University and located near the recreational waters of Cave Run Lake in the Daniel Boone National Forest, the community of approximately 6,870 is served by the Rowan County School District for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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