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Owingsville, KY

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Population
1,612
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,007 ft
Median Home Value
$118,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$442/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$40,053
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Owingsville

Owingsville serves as the county seat of Bath County in eastern Kentucky, sitting right along Interstate 64 and U.S. Route 60. Named after early iron furnace operator Thomas Dye Owings, the town grew up around rolling farmland and timber country. Today, it offers a peaceful rural setting with straightforward highway access to larger hubs like Mount Sterling and Lexington.

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Daily life revolves around the historic courthouse downtown, the public library on West Main Street, and a handful of local businesses. Longtime traditions help anchor the community, including the annual May Day Pageant that has celebrated local high school seniors every spring since 1954. Residents enjoy quiet neighborhoods, friendly neighbors, and quick weekend getaways to outdoor recreation at nearby Cave Run Lake. It is a solid choice for anyone looking for a quiet, small-town pace with deep Kentucky roots.

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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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