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Morgantown, KY

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Population
2,512
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
566 ft
Median Home Value
$114,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$628/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$37,604
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Morgantown

Perched on a high bluff overlooking the Green River, Morgantown offers a quiet, welcoming small-town atmosphere in western Kentucky. As the seat of Butler County, the community centers around a classic courthouse square with local diners and friendly neighbors. Life here often revolves around the water, with Charles Black City Park serving as a favorite gathering spot and home to the popular Green River Catfish Festival every summer. It is a peaceful place to settle down, offering scenic river views, a relaxed pace, and an easy drive into nearby Bowling Green.

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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+99.1rating

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