Whitesville, KY
- Elevation
- 499 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
Highlights
What stands out in Whitesville
Explore
More places like Whitesville
About Whitesville
Tucked into eastern Daviess County, Whitesville is a quiet rural community of around 600 residents. The town got its start in the 1840s as a frontier crossroads centered around a single log school and general store. Today, it offers a relaxed, slow-paced lifestyle where neighbors know each other by name, family-owned spots line the main road, and community traditions still thrive.
Kentucky Route 54 cuts straight through town, making it an easy 20-minute drive into Owensboro for work, healthcare, and larger shopping centers. On weekends, residents often gather at the community park or head over to Kentucky Motor Speedway to catch local stock car racing. It is a welcoming spot for anyone looking for open countryside, friendly neighbors, and classic small-town living.
Top Rating Signals
Highest current ratings for this town.
Loading town details...
Beyond Whitesville, KY
Is this the right place for you?
Every rating on this page comes from the same model behind our search. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll rank every community we cover around your priorities, and show you where Whitesville, KY lands.