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Whitesville, KY

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Population
587
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
499 ft
Median Home Value
$161,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$844/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$85,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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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.

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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.

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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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