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Prestonsburg, KY

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Population
3,618
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
633 ft
Median Home Value
$161,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$592/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$25,746
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in KentuckyPopulation rankingHighest population places in KentuckyNearest larger communityHuntington, West Virginia53 miles away · 44,815 residents.

About Prestonsburg

Tucked into the green hills of eastern Kentucky, Prestonsburg offers a quiet mountain setting along the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River. Home to around 3,700 residents, this friendly Floyd County seat serves as a welcoming central hub for the surrounding area. The scenic landscape of winding river valleys and forested ridges gives everyday life a relaxed pace, while nearby highway routes make it easy to commute to neighboring towns like Pikeville and Paintsville.

Court east of Front, Prestonsburg

For a smaller community, Prestonsburg has a lively local scene. The Mountain Arts Center draws concert tours and hosts the long-running Kentucky Opry, while nearby Jenny Wiley State Resort Park offers boating on Dewey Lake, mountain hiking trails, and outdoor summer theater. With local schools, community parks, and a cozy downtown, Prestonsburg is an appealing choice for anyone looking to settle into eastern Kentucky's mountain country.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingMental Health Provider SupplyA+100.0rating

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