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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

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Prestonsburg in context.

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

About Prestonsburg

Prestonsburg is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky, situated in the Big Sandy River valley. Developed on a colonial land grant administered by John Preston and home to the Mountain Arts Center and the historic Samuel May House, the community of approximately 3,765 is served by Floyd County Schools.

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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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