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Scottsville, KY

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Population
4,673
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
759 ft
Median Home Value
$160,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$784/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$35,562
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Scottsville

Scottsville is a charming, close-knit town that serves as the county seat of Allen County in south-central Kentucky. Home to roughly 4,400 residents, the community has a rich history that stretches back to its days as an early stagecoach stop. Today, daily life centers around a traditional downtown courthouse square lined with local diners, mom-and-pop shops, and historic brick buildings.

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Families are served by the consolidated Allen County school district, and weekends usually mean heading to high school ballgames, visiting the local library, or spending time outdoors at nearby Barren River Lake. Scottsville covers all the daily essentials, but when you need bigger-city amenities, Bowling Green is only about a 30-minute drive away for major shopping, dining, and regional hospitals.

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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+98.9rating

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