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Vanceburg, KY

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Population
1,386
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
538 ft
Median Home Value
$90,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$391/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$30,054
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Vanceburg

Vanceburg sits along the south bank of the Ohio River, serving as the quiet county seat of Lewis County in northeastern Kentucky. Settled in the late 1700s, the community grew up around the river and still stretches comfortably along the water today. The AA Highway runs along the south end of town, making it easy for residents to get around and commute toward Tollesboro or nearby regional hubs.

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Daily routines here are centered around the historic courthouse downtown and the main Lewis County school complex located just west along KY 10. That same highway corridor connects locals to shopping and medical care in Maysville. For anyone considering a move, Vanceburg offers the familiar charm of a small Appalachian river town where neighbors know each other and life moves at a relaxed pace.

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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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